Smartphone Stereoscopic Camera Dynamic Convergence
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current three-dimensional imaging technologies, particularly in smartphones, lack the ability to dynamically adjust stereo separation and convergence points in real-time to effectively capture and display stereoscopic imagery of objects as they move, limiting the immersive and interactive viewing experience.
Innovation Solution
A stereoscopic imaging system integrated into smartphones, which includes a pair of cameras that can adjust their pointing directions to a convergence point, allowing for real-time changes in stereo separation and convergence, and communicates with a Stereoscopic Head Display Unit (SHDU) for enhanced video imagery and object tracking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed camera positions are used in stereoscopic imaging, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to capture moving objects effectively deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic camera positioning where the stereoscopic camera system can adjust the separation distance between left and right cameras in real-time. This allows the system to adapt to moving objects by changing stereo separation distance, convergence points, and camera orientations dynamically during operation, resolving the contradiction between fixed simplicity and adaptive versatility.
2Measurement precision
If real-time camera adjustment is implemented, then imaging quality of moving objects is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs feedback mechanisms where the system continuously monitors object position and movement, then adjusts camera parameters accordingly. The processor receives input from sensors and automatically modifies convergence points, stereo separation, and camera orientations to maintain optimal imaging quality of moving objects, balancing improved measurement precision with automated control.
3Measurement precision
If dynamic convergence point adjustment is added, then stereoscopic imaging accuracy is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service operation where the system automatically calculates and adjusts convergence points based on detected object characteristics and positions. The processor autonomously determines optimal convergence points without requiring manual user input, maintaining high stereoscopic imaging accuracy while preserving ease of operation through automated decision-making algorithms.
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AI summary
This patent provides a novel stereoscopic imaging system. In the preferred embodiment, the improved stereoscopic imaging system would be incorporated onto a smart phone, which is called the stereoscopic smart phone (SSP). The SSP would work in conjunction with one or more stereoscopic head display units (SHDUs). Once this system is operational, it will allow significant improvements to obtaining stereoscopic imagery. One novel aspect of this patent comprises wherein the stereoscopic cameras on the SSP can move in position to alter stereo separation distance and change the convergence to optimally image a scene.