18261096. MIXED-MODE DEPTH IMAGING simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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MIXED-MODE DEPTH IMAGING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ioannis Nousias of San Diego CA (US)
Matthieu Jean Olivier Dupre of La Jolla CA (US)
MIXED-MODE DEPTH IMAGING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18261096 titled 'MIXED-MODE DEPTH IMAGING
Simplified Explanation
- Systems and techniques for generating depth maps are described in the patent application. - The process involves obtaining a frame with a reflected pattern of light, based on a primitive with a Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor. - A first distance measurement is associated with a pixel of the frame, and a search space within the primitive is determined based on this measurement. - By searching the search space, a feature of the primitive corresponding to a region around the pixel is determined. - A second distance measurement associated with the pixel is determined based on the feature of the primitive. - A depth map is generated based on the second distance measurement.
- Potential applications of this technology:**
- 3D imaging and mapping - Augmented reality - Autonomous navigation systems
- Problems solved by this technology:**
- Accurate depth mapping - Improved object recognition and tracking - Enhanced spatial awareness in various applications
- Benefits of this technology:**
- Higher quality depth maps - More precise distance measurements - Improved performance in depth-based applications
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and techniques are described for generating depth map(s). For Depth Imaging System instance, a process can include obtaining a frame including a reflected pattern of light generated based on a pattern of light that is based on a primitive including a set of flight (ToF) sensor, a first distance measurement associated with a pixel of the frame, and determining a search space within the primitive based on the first distance measurement. The process can include determining, based on searching the search space, a feature of the primitive corresponding to a region around the pixel of the frame. The process can include determining a second distance measurement associated with the pixel of the frame based on determining the feature of the primitive. The process can include generating a depth map based at least in part on the second distance measurement.
