Spatial Video Conversion for Clear Glasses-Free SBS 3D

The patent applies preliminary action by performing AI-based focus adjustment and depth map generation before the final image synthesis. The system pre-processes the spatial video data to identify foreground and background regions, adjusts their respective focus states, and prepares optimized image data before combining them into the final SBS stereoscopic format. This ensures that both foreground and background maintain appropriate focus in the final output.

The patent implements local quality by applying different focus characteristics to different regions of the image. The AI algorithm identifies specific foreground objects and background areas, then applies selective focus adjustment - keeping foreground sharp while allowing background to have natural depth blur, or vice versa depending on the desired effect. This region-specific processing maintains image clarity throughout the transformed video.

The patent uses copying by creating a transformed version of the spatial video that can be displayed on regular screens. Instead of requiring the original expensive head-mounted display hardware, the system generates a copied SBS stereoscopic format that replicates the three-dimensional visual effect using only a lenticular film and standard display equipment. This provides an accessible alternative that copies the essential 3D experience without the hardware complexity.

The patent replaces expensive, complex head-mounted displays with a simple, inexpensive solution using only a lenticular film overlay on a regular screen. The lenticular film is a low-cost component that can be easily attached and removed, providing the same three-dimensional viewing experience without the high device cost, weight, and complexity of dedicated VR/AR headsets.