Abstract: A system and method for volume rendering a light field, wherein the light field data is subjected to a layering scheme introducing a partitioning of the hogels into subsets. Each subset corresponding to a sub-volume of the layer volume, corresponds to the sub-region of the layer. Novel partitioning of the data combined with an efficient local memory caching technique, plenoptic downsampling strategies to reduce memory bandwidth requirements and volume rendering algorithm to produce a rendered light field image. A reduction in the total number of samples required can be obtained while still maintaining the quality of the resulting image. A method is also provided to order memory accesses aligned with ray calculations in order to maximize access coherency. Real-time layered scene decomposition can be combined with surface rendering method to create a hybrid real-time rendering method that supports rendering of scenes containing superimposed volumes and surfaces.

Abstract: An image display device includes a main light source configured to emit a first light; a display panel configured to modulate the first light to add image information to the first light; a holographic optical element (HOE) configured to diffract the first light emitted from the display panel to make the first light travel to a first region to generate a main image; a first optical system provided on a traveling path of the first light between the main light source and the HOE, the first optical system being configured to change the traveling path of the first light to be incident on the HOE along a first path; an auxiliary light source configured to emit a second light; and a second optical system provided on a traveling path of the second light, the second optical system being configured to change a traveling path of the second light to be incident on the HOE along a second path different from the first path.

Abstract: A method for simultaneously displaying data by data classification comprises the following steps of: setting a plurality of view angle zones of a multi-layer display; analyzing and classifying at least one data according to the view angle zones and a data classification command to generate a plurality of image data sets; arranging the image data sets according to the view angle zones; setting a plurality of view angle buffer zones located among the view angle zones, and adding a plurality of buffer image data sets among the image data sets according to the view angle buffer zones; and the multi-layer display simultaneously displaying the image data sets and the buffer image data sets according to the view angle zones and the view angle buffer zones.

Abstract: A light path control member according to an embodiment comprises: a first substrate by which a first direction and a second direction are defined; a first electrode disposed on the first substrate; a second substrate disposed on the first substrate; a second electrode disposed under the second substrate; and a light conversion unit disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the light conversion unit comprises: a plurality of partitions; a plurality of accommodation units; and a base, wherein the accommodation units extend in the second direction, the first electrode includes a plurality of first pattern electrodes extending in the second direction and spaced apart from each other, and the first pattern electrodes overlap the accommodation units.

Abstract: An adaptive adjustment system and method for the brightness of a holographic waveguide display device is provided. The adaptive adjustment system includes five functional modules: a computer control module, a driving and adjustment module, a micro image source display module, an optical waveguide transmission module and an ambient light acquisition module. A video signal is provided by the computer control module and is then transmitted under the control of the driving and adjustment module to illuminate the micro image source display module, and light information of the micro image source display module is finally transmitted to human eyes by means of the optical waveguide transmission module to realize display. The ambient light acquisition module is used for acquiring environmental illuminance information and transmitting the environmental illuminance information to the driving and adjustment module to change the brightness of the micro image source display module.

Abstract: An advance in ultra-high-resolution optical imaging has been achieved by the introduction of iterative high-resolution image-building algorithms to incoherent holography. A recorded FINCH hologram is used as the basis of a method in which a high resolution image is built using detailed knowledge of the point spread functions of the FINCH hologram or reconstructed image, and then iteratively improved by successive algorithm generations of comparison to the recorded FINCH hologram and alteration of the high resolution image.

Abstract: Provided is a complex light modulator including a phase modulator, and an amplitude modulator, wherein the phase modulator and the amplitude modulator are configured to generate a first complex pixel having first complex light modulation characteristics and a second complex pixel having second complex light modulation characteristics, wherein the first complex pixel includes first sub-complex pixels that are provided in a 3×3 format and are configured to implement the first complex light modulation characteristics, wherein the second complex pixel includes second sub-complex pixels that are provided in a 3×3 format and are configured to implement the second complex light modulation characteristics, and wherein the first complex pixel and the second complex pixel respectively include a first overlapping pixel that is included in the first sub-complex pixels and the second sub-complex pixels.

Abstract: A method for providing a viral infection status of at least one cell in a cell sample comprising receiving holographic information (304) of the cell sample obtained by digital holographic microscopy, and determining from the holographic information, the viral infection status (306) of the at least one cell.

Abstract: Provided is a method of generating a hologram, the method including generating a kernel and a neural network configured to model an aberration of a holographic display device, obtaining second image data output from the neural network to which first image data obtained by propagating a first hologram based on the kernel is input, updating the kernel and the neural network based on comparing the second image data and predetermined image data, and generating a second hologram based on the kernel and the neural network.

Abstract: The present application provides a diffractive optical waveguide for optical pupil expansion and a display device. The diffractive optical waveguide for optical pupil expansion comprises a waveguide substrate; a coupling-out grating disposed on or in the waveguide substrate and configured to couple input light out of the waveguide substrate by diffraction, wherein the coupling-out grating comprises a plurality of grating lines with widths; the plurality of grating lines are spaced in a cycle of a first predetermined period along a first direction and are spaced in a cycle of a second predetermined period along a second direction; each of the grating lines comprises a plurality of periodic structures in continuous and connected arrangement. Each of the periodic structures comprises a first edge and a second edge spaced in the first direction. The first predetermined period is defined as the distance between the first edge and the second edge in the first direction.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a rotatable photo booth, comprising a base, a supporting platform, a holographic fan and a shooting bracket, wherein the supporting platform is disposed on the base and comprises a supporting seat and a light-transmitting plate, and the shooting bracket is disposed between the base and the supporting platform, is rotated by a driving device, and at least partially extends from the supporting platform to hold shooting devices. The holographic fan disposed in a mounting cavity formed by covering the light-transmitting plate on the supporting seat, is controlled by the controller to display animations, videos or stereoscopic patterns.

Abstract: A method for manipulating at least one beam path in a microscope includes ascertaining a refractive index of a sample arranged in a sample volume and/or of an optical medium arranged in the sample volume. At least one microscope parameter is set in dependence on the ascertained refractive index for manipulating the beam path.

Abstract: An electronic device may provide visual content at a virtual image distance that is farther from a user than the physical distance of the device from the user. A display in the device may have a transmissive spatial light modulator and beam steering device that are illuminated by a plane wave illumination system to provide computer-generated hologram images, may have a waveguide-based system that ensures that image content is presented at a desired virtual image distance, or may be a light-field display. The display may be used to display a left image in a left eye box and a right image in a right eye box. When viewed from the eye boxes, the left and right images fuse and are visible at a virtual image distance that is farther from the user than the distance physically separating the eye boxes from the display.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide an integrated holographic reconstruction platform that enables a user to perform three-dimensional visualization of a phenomenon by reconstructing holograms using a combination of normalization and propagation algorithms, which yields better results with significantly less demanding processing time and computing resources. Specifically, the integrated holographic reconstruction platform may be implemented as an all-in-one computer software that includes software components of digital holographic reconstruction, de-twinning and optical distortion removal via a user-friendly graphical interface.

Abstract: A method for three-dimensional imaging of a sample (302) comprises: receiving (102) interference patterns (208) acquired using light-detecting elements (212), wherein each interference pattern (208) is formed by scattered light from the sample (302) and non-scattered light from a light source (206; 306), wherein the interference patterns (208) are acquired using different angles between the sample (302) and the light source (206; 306); performing digital holographic reconstruction applying an iterative algorithm to change a three-dimensional scattering potential of the sample (302) to improve a difference between the received interference patterns (208) and predicted interference patterns based on the three-dimensional scattering potential; wherein the iterative algorithm reduces a sum of a data fidelity term and a non-differentiable regularization term and wherein the iterative algorithm includes a forward-backward splitting method alternating between forward gradient descent (108) on the data fidelity term

Abstract: Devices and methods for reducing emissions, e.g., hydrocarbons, NOx, carbon dioxide (CO2), and carbon monoxide (CO) from an internal combustion engine burning a hydrocarbon fuel. The devices include a mixture of tourmaline, quartz, and a holographic film within a non-metallic housing. The device containing the mixture and the holographic film is then charged. After charging the device, treating hydrocarbon fuel is taught by exposing the hydrocarbon fuel to the charged device before combustion of the hydrocarbon fuel in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: In some embodiments, reduction of computational resource usage related to image labeling and/or segmentation may be facilitated. In some embodiments, a collection of images may be used to train one or more prediction models. Based on a presentation of an image on a user interface, an indication of a target quantity of superpixels for the image may be obtained. The image may be provided to a first prediction model to cause the prediction model to predict a quantity of superpixels for the image. The target quantity of superpixels may be provided to the first model to update the first model's configurations based on (i) the predicted quantity and (ii) the target quantity. A set of superpixels may be generated for the image based on the target quantity, and segmentation information related to the superpixels set may be provided to a second prediction model to update the second model's configurations.

Abstract: An augmented reality providing apparatus is provided. The augmented reality providing apparatus includes a lens including a first lens portion including a first reflective member, and a second lens portion including a second reflective member, and a display device on one side of the lens for displaying first and second images, wherein the first reflective member reflects the first image at a first angle, and the second reflective member reflects the second image at a second angle that is different from the first angle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide apparatuses, methods, and systems for projecting images into a projection zone, while having the capability to detect the presence and movement of objects in the projection zone and to interact with those objects, according to programmed interactions. One of the programmed interactions may be to detect objects in the projection zone and avoid projecting light onto them. The capability to detect and avoid objects in the projection zone may allow for the use of high intensity light images including laser light images around people and animals without the risk of eye injury. Another programmed interaction may be to project an illuminated image around people and objects in the projection zone to emphasize their presence and movement.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a detector that detects a direction of movement of a user relative to an image formed in an air, and a controller that controls formation of the image based on the detected direction.

Abstract: The invention is a method for estimating a representative volume of particles of interest (10 i) immersed in a sample, the sample extending in at least one plane, referred to as the sample plane (P 10), the sample comprising a sphering agent, capable of modifying the shape of the particles, the method comprising the following steps: a) illuminating the sample by means of a light source (11), the light source emitting an incident light wave (12) propagating towards the sample (10) along a propagation axis (Z); b) acquiring, by means of an image sensor (16), an image (I 0) of the sample (10), formed in a detection plane (P 0), the sample being arranged between the light source (11) and the image sensor (16), each image being representative of a light wave (14) referred to as an exposure light wave, to which the image sensor (16) is exposed under the effect of illumination; c) using the image of the sample (I 0), acquired during step b), and a holographic propagation operator, to calculate a complex expression (

Abstract: A holography sensor system is provided that includes an illuminator, a backscatter array, an array controller, and processing circuitry. The illuminator may be configured to output an illumination signal into a target volume. The backscatter array may comprise a plurality of backscatter elements. The array controller operably coupled to the backscatter elements, and the array controller may be configured to activate selected backscatter elements to enable the selected backscatter elements to transmit a backscatter signal in response to receipt of the illumination signal. The receiver may be configured to receive the backscatter signals from the selected backscatter elements. The processing circuitry may be configured to receive the backscatter data based on the backscatter signals from the receiver, aggregate the backscatter data with other backscatter data to form a holographic field measurement data set, and generate an image of the target volume based on the holographic field measurement data set.

Abstract: An inspection apparatus includes: a light source that generates and outputs light; a stage on which an inspection target is arranged; an irradiation optical system that irradiates light from the light source to the inspection target; a detector that receives the light diffracted from the inspection target and generates diffraction image; and a detector moving device configured to move the detector on a z-axis, which is an optical axis of the light, and an x-y plane perpendicular to the z-axis. Furthermore, while the detector moves on the x-y plane and the z-axis through the detector moving device, the detector generates a plurality of the diffraction images with different positions on the x-y plane and the z-axis with respect to the inspection target, and thus simultaneously implements phase retrieval and super resolution of diffraction images.

Abstract: A three-dimensional scanning and tracking device to track at least one item, the three-dimensional scanning and tracking device including a main body, an imaging unit disposed on at least a portion of the main body, a display unit disposed on at least a portion of a center of the main body, a scan button disposed on at least a portion of the main body to scan a barcode of the at least one item using the imaging unit in response to depressing the scan button and orienting the imaging unit toward the barcode, and a camera button disposed on at least a portion of the main body to perform a three-dimensional image capture of the at least one item in response to depressing the camera button and orienting the imaging unit toward the at least one item, such that a three-dimensional image of the at least one item is created and displayed on the display unit.

Abstract: There is provided an ocular image capturing device comprising an ocular image generating module operable to generate an image of a subject's eye based on light reflected from the eye, and a determination module arranged to determine whether or not at least a portion of a pupil region of the generated image is within a predetermined permissible region within the generated image, and to generate a signal that is indicative of the determination, the pupil region being an image of at least a portion of the pupil of the eye.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system may generate a hologram by processing a first image using a machine-learning model. The system may generate a second image based on at least a portion of the hologram using a processing model that is configured to simulate interactions between a light source and the hologram. The system may compare the second image to the first image to calculate a loss based on a loss function. The system may update the machine-learning model based on the loss between the first image and the second image. The updated machine-learning model is configured to process one or more input images to generate one or more corresponding holograms.

Abstract: Described examples include a display having a first light source configured to provide a first light and a second light source configured to provide a second light. The display also having a spatial light modulator configured to produce a first modulated light by modulating the first light and configured to produce a second modulated light by modulating the second light. The display also having a first diffractive optical element configured to receive the first modulated light and configured to provide a first image having a first characteristic to display optics; and a second diffractive optical element configured to receive the second modulated light and configured to provide a second image having a second characteristic to the display optics.

Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) headset adjusts the phase of light of a virtual scene received from a display element using a spatial light modulator (SLM) to accommodate changes in vergence for a user viewing objects in the virtual scene. The VR headset receives virtual scene data that includes depth information for components of the virtual scene and the SLM adjusts a wavefront of the light of the virtual scene by generating a phase function that adjusts the light of the virtual scene with phase delays based the depth values. Individual phase delays shift components of the virtual scene based on the depth values to a target focal plane to accommodate a user at a vergence depth for a frame of the virtual scene. Further, the SLM can provide optical defocus by shifting components of the virtual scene with the phase delays for depth of field blur.

Abstract: Among other things, a method comprises imaging a sample displaced between a sensor surface and a surface of a microscopy sample chamber to produce an image of at least a part of the sample. The image is produced using lensless optical microscopy, and the sample contains at least blood from a subject. The method also comprises automatically differentiating cells of different types in the image, generating a count of one or more cell types based on the automatic differentiation, and deriving a radiation dose the subject has absorbed based on the count.

Abstract: A process is provided for the high-yield heterogeneous integration of ‘quantum micro-chiplets’ (QMCs, diamond waveguide arrays containing highly coherent color centers) with an aluminum nitride (AlN) photonic integrated circuit (PIC). As an example, the process is useful for the development of a 72-channel defect-free array of germanium-vacancy (GeV) and silicon-vacancy (SiV) color centers in a PIC. Photoluminescence spectroscopy reveals long-term stable and narrow average optical linewidths of 54 MHz (146 MHz) for GeV (SiV) emitters, close to the lifetime-limited linewidth of 32 MHz (93 MHz). Additionally, inhomogeneities in the individual qubits can be compensated in situ with integrated tuning of the optical frequencies over 100 GHz. The ability to assemble large numbers of nearly indistinguishable artificial atoms into phase-stable PICs is useful for development of multiplexed quantum repeaters and general-purpose quantum computers.

Abstract: A novel projection system includes a base signal source, a highlight signal source, a base/highlight destination, and a shared optical element. A base signal provided by the base source and a highlight signal provided by the highlight source are combined by the shared optical element. In a particular embodiment, the base signal source and the highlight signal source each include a light source, a spatial light modulator, and optics, and the base/highlight destination includes optics and a spatial light modulator. In a more particular embodiment, the base signal source and the highlight source provide spatially modulated lightfields to the shared optical element. In another particular embodiment, the base signal and the highlight signal are modulated by the spatial light modulator of the base/highlight destination after being combined.

Abstract: With regard to image data processing, a method of obtaining a focus term by using periodicity of the focus term is provided. The focus term may be used in a plurality of operation processes for processing image data.

Abstract: A light field (LF) display system for displaying holographic content (e.g., a holographic sporting event or holographic content to augment a holographic sporting event) to viewers in an arena. The LF display system in the arena includes LF display modules tiled together to form an array of LF modules. The array of LF modules create a holographic object volume for displaying the holographic content in the arena. The array of LF modules displays the holographic content to viewers in the viewing volumes. The LF display system can be included in a LF sporting event network. The LF sporting event network allows holographic content to be created at one location and presented at another location. The LF sporting event network includes a network system to manage the digital rights of the holographic sporting event content.

Abstract: A free-viewpoint video generating method includes obtaining a multi-viewpoint video including N videos of N viewpoints (N being an integer greater than 1), and generating a free-viewpoint video of a virtual viewpoint based on the multi-viewpoint video such that the free-viewpoint video shows target areas and has a first resolution higher than each of resolutions of the N videos, the virtual viewpoint being different from the N viewpoints. For each target area, the generating includes: referring to a three-dimensional model generated based on the N videos to specify N reference areas which are shown by the N videos and which correspond to the each target area in the free-viewpoint video; and calculating components of pixels to represent the each target area in the free-viewpoint video, based on components of pixels to represent the N reference areas in the N videos.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing image data are provided. An image data processing apparatus includes: a receiver configured to receive image data that represents a current frame; and a processor configured to perform an inverse fast Fourier Transform (IFFT) computation with respect to a first region of the current frame, and to obtain an IFFT computation result with respect to a second region of the current frame by using a result of the IFFT computation with respect to the first region.

Abstract: A method for determining a parameter of a particle present in a sample, the method comprising the following steps: a) illuminating the sample with the light source, the light source emitting an incident light wave that propagates along a propagation axis; b) acquiring an image of the sample with the image sensor, the image sensor being exposed to an exposure light wave; c) determining a position of the particle in the detection plane; d) on the basis of the acquired image, applying a propagation operator, for a plurality of distances from a detection plane, so as to estimate, at each distance, a complex amplitude of the exposure light wave; e) on the basis of the complex amplitude estimated, at various distances, obtaining a profile representing a variation of the complex amplitude of the exposure light wave along an axis parallel to the propagation axis and passing through the position of the particle.

Abstract: A system includes a plurality of optical identifiers and a reader for the optical identifiers. Each optical identifier has an optical substrate and a volume hologram (e.g., with unique data, such as a code page) in the optical substrate. The reader for the optical identifiers includes a laser, and a camera. The laser is configured to direct laser light into a selected one of the optical identifiers that has been placed into the reader to produce an image of the associated volume holograms at the camera. The camera is configured to capture the image. The captured image may be stored in a digital format by the system.

Abstract: Method for observing a sample comprising the steps of (a) illuminating the sample using a light source, the light source emitting an incident light wave that propagates toward the sample along a propagation axis (Z); (b) acquiring, using an image sensor, an image of the sample, which image is formed in a detection plane; (c) forming a stack of images, called reconstructed images, from the image acquired in step (b), each reconstructed image being obtained by applying, for one reconstruction distance, a numerical propagation operator; and (d) from each image of the stack of images, computing a clearness indicator for various radial positions, each clearness indicator being associated with one radial position and with one reconstruction distance.

Abstract: A method comprising the steps of: measuring a first series of interferometric scattering microscopy (iSCAT) signals and a second series of iSCAT signals of a sample on a sample holder, the sample comprising a particle dissolved in solution; deriving an illumination heterogeneity for the first series of iSCAT signals; deriving a reflectance profile for the first series of iSCAT signals based on the illumination heterogeneity and/or the second series of iSCAT signals; measuring a third series of iSCAT signals of the sample on the sample holder; and normalizing an interferometric contrast for the third series of iSCAT signals with the reflectance profile.

Abstract: An apparatus that provides a feedback effect regarding on a social network service includes a post generation unit configured to receive a post that has a tag associated with a feedback effect from a user device and post the post on the social network service, a feedback collection unit configured to collect feedback in response to the post from another user device that accesses the post, and an effect providing unit configured to apply a predetermined feedback effect corresponding to the tag included in the post according to predetermined condition, wherein the predetermined feedback effect is selected from among multiple feedback effects preset for one or more of tags, and the predetermined condition includes at least one of a type of the feedback and a quantity of the feedback.

Abstract: An imaging device includes an image pixel array and a display pixel array. The image pixel array is configured to capture an infrared image of an interference between an infrared imaging signal and an infrared reference wavefront. The display pixel array is configured to generate an infrared holographic imaging signal according to a holographic pattern driven onto the display pixels. The holographic pattern is derived from the infrared image captured by the image pixel array.

Abstract: The disclosed waveguide display device may include a waveguide and one or more projector assemblies configured to project image light into the waveguide, where each of the one or more projector assemblies includes a first monochromatic emitter array having a plurality of emitters of a first color disposed in a two-dimensional configuration and a second monochromatic emitter array having a plurality of emitters of a second color disposed in a two-dimensional configuration. The display device may also include at least one application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) configured to drive the first and second monochromatic emitter arrays to emit images of the first and second color along a common axis, with the first color being different from the second color. Various other devices, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A virtual entertainment system supports holographic display for multiple players. The system has multiple viewing screens, each screen displaying thematic events. Multiple carriages have seating supporting multiple audience members. A track system supports and directs the multiple carriages through a sequence of the multiple viewing screens. A processor accesses memory of more than one theme and multiple holographic data content related to a single theme to each of the video display screens. A theme selecting input system provides a signal identifying a single theme for display to a single carriage as it moves along the track system. The processor identifies location of individual carriages with respect to individual viewing screens. The processor provides thematic content of the single identified theme to the at least two players in the individual respective ones of the multiple carriages. The theme may be gaming activity and include gaming input.

Abstract: An image display system is provided. The image display system includes: at least one holographic image acquiring device each configured to obtain holographic image information of a scene; an image synthesis device configured to generate holographic image synthesis information based on at least a part of the holographic image information obtained by the at least one holographic image acquiring device; and an image reconstruction device configured to reconstruct a holographic synthetic image in accordance with the holographic image synthesis information. The image display system can synthesize holographic image information to combine several holographic three-dimensional display scenes into one holographic three-dimensional scene, so that the user can perceive display effects almost the same as the real scenes, improving user experience. An image display method is also provided.

Abstract: Among other things, a method comprises imaging a sample displaced between a sensor surface and a surface of a microscopy sample chamber to produce an image of at least a part of the sample. The image is produced using lensless optical microscopy, and the sample contains at least blood from a subject. The method also comprises automatically differentiating cells of different types in the image, generating a count of one or more cell types based on the automatic differentiation, and deriving a radiation dose the subject has absorbed based on the count.

Abstract: Impurities within a sample are detected by use of holographic video microscopy. The sample flows through the microscope and holographic images are generated. The holographic image is analyzed to identify regions associated with large impurities in the sample. The contribution of the particles of the sample to the holographic images is determined and the impurities are characterized.

Abstract: A holographic reconstruction of scenes includes a light modulator, an imaging system with at least two imaging means and an illumination device with sufficient coherent light for illumination of hologram coded in the light modulator. The at least two imaging means are arranged such that a first imaging means is provided for the magnified imaging of the light modulator on a second imaging means. The second imaging means is provided for imaging of a plane of a spatial frequency spectrum of the light modulator in a viewing plane at least one viewing window. The viewing window corresponds to a diffraction order of the spatial frequency spectrum.

Abstract: A holographic display device and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The holographic display device includes a light source, a spatial light modulator, an adjustable light directing device and a direction controller. The modulator is arranged at a light exit side of the light source and modulates a reading light and to emit an output light; the controller for setting an optical path of the output light depending on an observation position and outputting a control signal to the light directing device depending on the optical path is connected to the light directing device, the optical path being matched with the observation position; the light directing device is arranged on an light exit side of the modulator and adjusts a direction of the output light of the modulator in response to the control signal to direct the output light to the observation position along the optical path.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are presented. The system, for instance, includes a mobile device having a hologram emitter, an imager, memory, at least one processor in communication with memory, and program instructions executable by one or more processor via the memory to perform a method including projecting, from the hologram emitter of the mobile device, a holographic image having a mirror-like reflective surface at a position and an orientation from the mobile device, and obtaining, from the imager of the mobile device, image data and/or video data of a reflection of an object reflected off the projected holographic mirror-like reflective surface.

Abstract: A method for creating a pair of stereoscopic images is described. The method includes using at least one lightfield camera which receives respective required camera parameters for a left view and a right view. The required camera parameters define a theoretical stereo image pair to acquire respective actual camera parameters for respective sub aperture images that are generated based on the captured image by the lightfield cameras, to determine a best matching sub aperture image for the left view by comparing the required camera parameter for the left view with the actual camera parameters for the respective sub aperture images, to determine a best matching sub aperture image for right view by comparing the required camera parameter for right view with the actual camera parameters for the respective sub aperture images, and to associate the best matching sub aperture image for left view and the best matching sub aperture image for right view as a pair of stereoscopic images.