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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2013
Disney Enterprises, Inc., Burbank, CA (US);
Jereon van Baar, Kusnacht, CH;
Paul A. Beardsley, Zurich, CH;
Marc Pollefeys, Zurich, CH;
Markus Gross, Zurich, CH;
Disney Enterprises, Inc., Burbank, CA (US);
Abstract
To generate a pixel-accurate depth map, data from a range-estimation sensor (e.g., a time-of flight sensor) is combined with data from multiple cameras to produce a high-quality depth measurement for pixels in an image. To do so, a depth measurement system may use a plurality of cameras mounted on a support structure to perform a depth hypothesis technique to generate a first depth-support value. Furthermore, the apparatus may include a range-estimation sensor which generates a second depth-support value. In addition, the system may project a 3D point onto the auxiliary cameras and compare the color of the associated pixel in the auxiliary camera with the color of the pixel in reference camera to generate a third depth-support value. The system may combine these support values for each pixel in an image to determine respective depth values. Using these values, the system may generate a depth map for the image.