Apple inc. (20240202866). Warped Perspective Correction simplified abstract
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Warped Perspective Correction
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Inventor(s)
Samer Barakat of Elk Grove CA (US)
Bertrand Nepveu of Montreal (CA)
Christian W. Gosch of Campbell CA (US)
Emmanuel Piuze-phaneuf of Los Gatos CA (US)
Vincent Chapdelaine-couture of Carignan (CA)
Warped Perspective Correction - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240202866 titled 'Warped Perspective Correction
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for performing perspective correction of an image captured by an image sensor in a device. This method involves generating a depth map of the physical environment based on initial depths associated with pixels in the image, and then transforming the image based on this depth map and the difference in perspective between the image sensor and the user.
- **Key Features and Innovation:**
- Capturing an image of a physical environment using an image sensor. - Obtaining initial depths for pixels in the image. - Generating a depth map based on the initial depths and confidences. - Transforming the image based on the depth map and perspective differences. - Displaying the corrected image on a display.
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in augmented reality applications, virtual reality systems, image editing software, and surveillance systems.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the problem of perspective distortion in images captured by devices, providing a more accurate representation of the physical environment.
Benefits: - Improved visual quality in images. - Enhanced user experience in augmented reality and virtual reality applications. - More accurate depth perception in surveillance systems.
Commercial Applications: The technology could be applied in industries such as gaming, photography, security, and entertainment for creating immersive and realistic visual experiences.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on image processing, computer vision, and depth mapping techniques.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring advancements in image processing algorithms, depth sensing technologies, and computer vision applications that could enhance the performance of perspective correction methods.
Questions about Perspective Correction Technology: 1. How does perspective correction technology improve the accuracy of depth perception in images? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing perspective correction algorithms in real-time applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
in one implementation, a method of performing perspective correction of an image is performed by a device including an image sensor, a display, one or more processors, and non-transitory memory. the method includes capturing, using the image sensor, an image of a physical environment. the method includes obtaining a plurality of initial depths respectively associated with a plurality of pixels of the image of the physical environment. the method includes generating a depth map for the image of the physical environment based on the plurality of initial depths and a respective plurality of confidences of the plurality of initial depths. the method includes transforming, using the one or more processors, the image of the physical environment based on the depth map and a difference between a perspective of the image sensor and a perspective of a user. the method includes displaying, on the display, the transformed image.
