Stereoscopic Panorama Image Synthesis Using Multi-Camera Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional image processing devices cannot generate or display stereoscopic panorama images, lacking the capability to synthesize and present three-dimensional panoramic views effectively.
Innovation Solution
An image generation method that acquires and synthesizes panorama images from multiple cameras positioned in a real space to create left-eye and right-eye images, allowing for a wide field of view and stereoscopic display by dividing and selecting images based on capturing directions, thereby eliminating dead angles and optimizing stereoscopic display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If panorama images are captured by three or more panorama cameras positioned at polygon apexes, then the field of view coverage is improved and dead angles are eliminated, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The panorama image capture area is segmented into multiple regions, with each region captured by a dedicated panorama camera positioned at a polygon apex. This segmentation allows comprehensive coverage of the entire area without dead angles while maintaining a structured and manageable system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple panorama images captured by different cameras are merged through image synthesis processing to create a complete stereoscopic panorama image. This combining approach achieves full area coverage and eliminates dead angles that would exist with a single camera system.
2Manufacturing precision
If panorama images are divided and synthesized according to image-capturing directions, then the stereoscopic image quality is improved, but the processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
Panorama images are pre-divided into multiple regions according to their capturing directions before synthesis. This preliminary segmentation allows the image processing system to efficiently select and combine only the necessary image portions, improving stereoscopic quality while optimizing processing time by avoiding unnecessary computations.
3Reliability
If multiple panorama cameras are used to capture images from different positions, then the stereoscopic effect is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from a single-camera viewpoint to multi-dimensional spatial positioning by placing cameras at polygon apexes. This dimensional expansion creates genuine stereoscopic depth perception while the polygonal arrangement provides a systematic framework that manages complexity through geometric regularity.
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AI summary
A method for generating a stereoscopic panorama image may include acquiring panorama images respectively captured by three or more panorama cameras located in a real space. A left-eye image and a right-eye image for stereoscopic display may be generated by synthesizing parts of the acquired panorama images. The generated left-eye image and the generated right-eye image may be displayed stereoscopically on a display.