Mobile Terminal 2D to 3D Image Conversion via Area Segmentation

The patent divides a 2D image into multiple area-specific images based on distance information, where each area corresponds to a specific depth range. This segmentation allows the system to process and arrange image portions independently in 3D space, significantly reducing the computational complexity and time required compared to traditional methods that require photographing from multiple angles and performing complex calculations on complete images.

The patent introduces distance information as a third dimension to organize 2D image data. By arranging area-specific images in 3D space based on their distance from the terminal, the system transforms flat 2D image data into a structured 3D representation without requiring multiple angle photographs. This dimensional approach simplifies the conversion process while maintaining 3D image quality.

The patent segments the image capture process into area-specific operations, where the image capturer captures images of specific areas divided by the area divider. This segmentation allows the system to obtain comprehensive 3D information from a single 2D image by processing different distance zones independently, making the operation simpler while maintaining information completeness.

The patent introduces distance information as an intermediary element that mediates between the 2D image data and the 3D space arrangement. The distance measurer provides this intermediary information, allowing the image processor to automatically arrange area-specific images in 3D space without requiring complex manual operations or multiple angle photography, thus preserving 3D information while simplifying operation.

The patent divides the image processing task into segment-specific operations where each area-specific image is processed independently based on its distance information. This segmentation eliminates the need for complex calculations to combine and correct multiple photographed images, as each segment is already captured and processed separately. The image processor simply arranges these pre-processed segments in 3D space, dramatically improving conversion efficiency while maintaining reconstruction accuracy.

The patent performs preliminary division of the 2D image into area-specific images before the main 3D reconstruction process. By pre-processing the image to identify and separate different distance zones, the system avoids the need for complex post-capture calculations and corrections, thereby achieving accurate 3D reconstruction more efficiently.