METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALIBRATING AN IMAGING DEVICE
    1.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALIBRATING AN IMAGING DEVICE 审中-公开
    用于校准成像装置的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130016186A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-17

    申请号:US13491033

    申请日:2012-06-07

    IPC分类号: H04N17/00

    摘要: Described are methods and apparatus for adjusting images of a stereoscopic image pair based on keypoint matches. The quality of the key point matches is first evaluated to determine whether the quality exceeds a keypoint quality threshold. If the quality level of the keypoint matches exceeds the threshold, the vertical disparity between the images of the stereoscopic image pair can be evaluated based on vertical disparity vectors between the keypoint matches. If the vertical disparity is below a threshold, no adjustment of the stereoscopic image pair may be performed. If the vertical disparity is above the threshold, an affine correction may compensate for pitch, roll, and scale differences between the images. A projective correction may compensate for yaw differences. The vertical disparity between the two images is then evaluated after the corrections to determine if additional adjustment should be performed.

    摘要翻译: 描述了基于关键点匹配来调整立体图像对的图像的方法和装置。 首先评估关键点匹配的质量,以确定质量是否超过关键点质量阈值。 如果关键点匹配的质量级别超过阈值,则可以基于关键点匹配之间的垂直视差向量来评估立体图像对的图像之间的垂直差异。 如果垂直视差低于阈值,则不能执行立体图像对的调整。 如果垂直视差高于阈值,则仿射校正可以补偿图像之间的俯仰,滚动和缩放差异。 投影校正可以补偿偏航差异。 然后在校正后评估两个图像之间的垂直差异,以确定是否应执行附加调整。

    SYSTEM FOR PHOTOGRAPH ENHANCEMENT BY USER CONTROLLED LOCAL IMAGE ENHANCEMENT
    2.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR PHOTOGRAPH ENHANCEMENT BY USER CONTROLLED LOCAL IMAGE ENHANCEMENT 有权
    用户控制的本地图像增强系统进行摄影增强

    公开(公告)号:US20140079334A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-20

    申请号:US13622954

    申请日:2012-09-19

    IPC分类号: G06K9/40

    CPC分类号: H04N5/23216 H04N5/2355

    摘要: In photography, High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology typically consists of (1) acquiring a wide dynamic range image and (2) adapting the wide dynamic range image to fit to the display range of the device. The first part can be achieved by using a special sensor or by combining two or more images with same or different exposures, and is optional. The second part, contrast adaptation, locally adapts the tone mapping function thus effectively re-using the available range. Described is a system and method that enables a user to create a new image by selectively combining contrast adapted and non-contrast adapted versions of the same image. The new image can retain the natural quality of the well illuminated areas and enhance salient features as selected by the user.

    摘要翻译: 在摄影中,高动态范围(HDR)技术通常包括:(1)获取宽动态范围图像;(2)使宽动态范围图像适应于设备的显示范围。 第一部分可以通过使用特殊传感器或通过组合两个或多个具有相同或不同曝光的图像来实现,并且是可选的。 第二部分,对比度适应,本地适应色调映射功能,从而有效地重新使用可用范围。 描述了一种系统和方法,其使用户能够通过选择性地组合相同图像的对比度适应和非对比度适应版本来创建新图像。 新图像可以保持照明区域的自然质量,并增强用户选择的突出特征。

    Methods and apparatus for improved cropping of a stereoscopic image pair
    3.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for improved cropping of a stereoscopic image pair 有权
    用于改进立体图像对裁剪的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09560334B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-31

    申请号:US13604395

    申请日:2012-09-05

    IPC分类号: G06T7/00 H04N13/00

    摘要: Described herein are methods and apparatus to adjust the convergence point of a stereoscopic image pair captured by an imaging device. In one method, a first image and a second image of a stereoscopic image pair are provided, and then shifting or cropping of the first image is performed to align the first and second image. This shifting or cropping is performed while preserving the second image. The method then includes determining a target horizontal image disparity based on a desired convergence point of the stereoscopic image pair and when the target horizontal disparity is greater than a predetermined maximum, the cropping of an outside dimension of the first image is limited. In some implementations it is limited to the predetermined maximum.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述了调整由成像装置捕获的立体图像对的会聚点的方法和装置。 在一种方法中,提供立体图像对的第一图像和第二图像,然后执行第一图像的移动或裁剪以对准第一和第二图像。 在保持第二图像的同时进行移动或裁切。 该方法然后包括基于立体图像对的期望收敛点来确定目标水平图像视差,并且当目标水平视差大于预定最大值时,限制第一图像的外部尺寸的裁剪。 在一些实现中,它被限制到预定的最大值。

    System and method for improving methods of manufacturing stereoscopic image sensors
    4.
    发明授权
    System and method for improving methods of manufacturing stereoscopic image sensors 有权
    用于改进制造立体图像传感器的方法的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09438889B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-06

    申请号:US13622318

    申请日:2012-09-18

    IPC分类号: H04N13/02

    CPC分类号: H04N13/246

    摘要: Described herein are methods, systems and apparatus to improve imaging sensor production yields. In one method, a stereoscopic image sensor pair is provided from a manufacturing line. One or more images of a correction pattern are captured by the image sensor pair. Correction angles of the sensor pair are determined based on the images of the correction pattern. The correction angles of the sensor pair are represented graphically in a three dimensional space. Analysis of the graphical representation of the correction angles through statistical processing results in a set of production correction parameters that may be input into a manufacturing line to improve sensor pair yields.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述了改善成像传感器生产产量的方法,系统和装置。 在一种方法中,从生产线提供立体图像传感器对。 校正图案的一个或多个图像由图像传感器对捕获。 基于校正图案的图像来确定传感器对的校正角度。 传感器对的校正角在三维空间中以图形方式表示。 通过统计处理对校正角度的图形表示进行分析,得到一组生产校正参数,可以将其输入生产线以提高传感器对的产量。

    System for photograph enhancement by user controlled local image enhancement
    5.
    发明授权
    System for photograph enhancement by user controlled local image enhancement 有权
    用户控制的局部图像增强的照片增强系统

    公开(公告)号:US08995783B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-31

    申请号:US13622954

    申请日:2012-09-19

    IPC分类号: G06K9/40 H04N5/232 H04N5/235

    CPC分类号: H04N5/23216 H04N5/2355

    摘要: In photography, High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology typically consists of (1) acquiring a wide dynamic range image and (2) adapting the wide dynamic range image to fit to the display range of the device. The first part can be achieved by using a special sensor or by combining two or more images with same or different exposures, and is optional. The second part, contrast adaptation, locally adapts the tone mapping function thus effectively re-using the available range. Described is a system and method that enables a user to create a new image by selectively combining contrast adapted and non-contrast adapted versions of the same image. The new image can retain the natural quality of the well illuminated areas and enhance salient features as selected by the user.

    摘要翻译: 在摄影中,高动态范围(HDR)技术通常包括:(1)获取宽动态范围图像;(2)使宽动态范围图像适应于设备的显示范围。 第一部分可以通过使用特殊传感器或通过组合两个或多个具有相同或不同曝光的图像来实现,并且是可选的。 第二部分,对比度适应,本地适应色调映射功能,从而有效地重新使用可用范围。 描述了一种系统和方法,其使用户能够通过选择性地组合相同图像的对比度适应和非对比度适应版本来创建新图像。 新图像可以保持照明区域的自然质量,并增强用户选择的突出特征。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING METHODS OF MANUFACTURING STEREOSCOPIC IMAGE SENSORS
    6.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING METHODS OF MANUFACTURING STEREOSCOPIC IMAGE SENSORS 有权
    用于改进制造立体图像传感器的方法的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130070055A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-21

    申请号:US13622318

    申请日:2012-09-18

    IPC分类号: H04N13/02

    CPC分类号: H04N13/246

    摘要: Described herein are methods, systems and apparatus to improve imaging sensor production yields. In one method, a stereoscopic image sensor pair is provided from a manufacturing line. One or more images of a correction pattern are captured by the image sensor pair. Correction angles of the sensor pair are determined based on the images of the correction pattern. The correction angles of the sensor pair are represented graphically in a three dimensional space. Analysis of the graphical representation of the correction angles through statistical processing results in a set of production correction parameters that may be input into a manufacturing line to improve sensor pair yields.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述了改善成像传感器生产产量的方法,系统和装置。 在一种方法中,从生产线提供立体图像传感器对。 校正图案的一个或多个图像由图像传感器对捕获。 基于校正图案的图像来确定传感器对的校正角度。 传感器对的校正角在三维空间中以图形方式表示。 通过统计处理对校正角度的图形表示进行分析,得到一组生产校正参数,可以将其输入生产线以提高传感器对的产量。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED CROPPING OF A STEREOSCOPIC IMAGE PAIR
    7.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED CROPPING OF A STEREOSCOPIC IMAGE PAIR 有权
    用于改进立体影像对手的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130063572A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-14

    申请号:US13604395

    申请日:2012-09-05

    IPC分类号: H04N13/02 G06K9/00

    摘要: Described herein are methods and apparatus to adjust the convergence point of a stereoscopic image pair captured by an imaging device. In one method, a first image and a second image of a stereoscopic image pair are provided, and then shifting or cropping of the first image is performed to align the first and second image. This shifting or cropping is performed while preserving the second image. The method then includes determining a target horizontal image disparity based on a desired convergence point of the stereoscopic image pair and when the target horizontal disparity is greater than a predetermined maximum, the cropping of an outside dimension of the first image is limited. In some implementations it is limited to the predetermined maximum.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述了调整由成像装置捕获的立体图像对的会聚点的方法和装置。 在一种方法中,提供立体图像对的第一图像和第二图像,然后执行第一图像的移动或裁剪以对准第一和第二图像。 在保持第二图像的同时进行移动或裁切。 该方法然后包括基于立体图像对的期望收敛点来确定目标水平图像视差,并且当目标水平视差大于预定最大值时,限制第一图像的外部尺寸的裁剪。 在一些实现中,它被限制到预定的最大值。