eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A calibration system for a multi-camera system is disclosed. The calibration system includes a connection device, a storage device, and a processor. The processor is configured to control each camera of the multi-camera system to capture a calibration image of a calibration board having a pattern including multiple conventional features and at least one non-conventional feature in which an FOV of the calibration image of at least one camera does not contain at least one conventional feature of the pattern, detect the conventional features and the non-conventional feature in the calibration image and record positions thereof in the storage device, transform a position of each conventional feature into absolute coordinates relative to reference coordinates by using a position of the non-conventional feature as the reference coordinates, and according to the absolute coordinates of the transformed conventional features, match the conventional features in the calibration images captured by the cameras to calibrate the cameras.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A data processing method includes the following steps. An input image is received, the input image has a plurality of pixels, and each of the pixels has a pixel position. An valid region is defined in the input image, a plurality of valid pixels among the pixels are located in the valid region, and each valid pixel has a valid data. The valid data is written to the target address of the memory correspondingly according to a starting write address of the memory and a valid width of the input image, or according to the starting write address, the starting offset of the input image and the accumulation address of the memory.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A sensing device comprises a first sensor, a second sensor and a computing unit. The first sensor generates a plurality of first depth information with a first sampling rate and a first precision. The second sensor generates a plurality of second depth information with a second sampling rate and a second precision. The second sampling rate is greater than the first sampling rate, and the second precision is less than the first precision. The computing unit performs a fusion operation according to the first depth information and the second depth information to obtain a fused depth information. The fused depth information has the first precision and the second sampling rate.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Chuang, Shun-Ju
Chang, Shi-Fan
Abstract
An image capturing apparatus and a mobile cleaning robot are provided. The image capturing apparatus includes a light emitter, an image sensor, and a filter. The light emitter is configured to emit an invisible light to a target. The image sensor includes a field of view (FOV) covering an area of the target from near to far and is configured to sense the invisible light reflected from the area of the target and generate an image of the area of the target. The filter is configured to filter the invisible light to transform the invisible light into a non-uniform invisible light.
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eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image processing device includes a rotation processor and an image processor. The rotation processor receives an input image and generates a temporary image according to the input image. The image processor is coupled to the rotation processor and outputs a processed image according to the temporary image, wherein the image processor has a predetermined image processing width, a width of the input image is larger than the predetermined image processing width, and a width of the temporary image is less than the predetermined image processing width.
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DEPTH PROCESSING SYSTEM AND OPERATIONAL METHOD THEREOF
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lu, Chao-Chun
Lin, Ming-Hua
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A depth processing system includes a plurality of depth capturing devices and a processor. Each depth capturing device of the plurality of depth capturing devices generates depth information corresponding to a field-of-view thereof according to the field-of-view. The processor fuses a plurality of depth information generated by the plurality of depth capturing devices to generate a three-dimensional point cloud/panorama depths corresponding to a specific region, and detects a moving object within the specific region according to the three-dimensional point cloud/the panorama depths.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A processing system for reducing data amount of a point cloud includes a sample rate controller and a transmitter. The sample rate controller is used for receiving a plurality of coordinates corresponding to the point cloud, and sampling the plurality of coordinates according to an adjustable sampling rate to generate a plurality of sampled coordinates, wherein data amount of the plurality of coordinates is not less than data amount of the plurality of sampled coordinates. The transmitter coupled to the sample rate controller is used for outputting the plurality of sampled coordinates.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A depth information processing device includes a multi-directional information processor. The multi-directional information processor is used for generating a corrected depth value according to valid depth values of corresponding positions in at least two different directions corresponding to a position in a hole in depth information, wherein the corrected depth value is used for correcting an invalid depth value of the position, and the corresponding positions in the at least two different directions are outside the hole. After the multi-directional information processor corrects invalid depth values of a plurality of positions included in the hole, the multi-directional information processor outputs corrected depth information.
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Image capture device and depth information calculation method thereof
EYS3D MICROELECTRONICS, CO. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Cheng, Chih-Chien
Lu, Chiao-Wen
Lin, Ming-Hua
Abstract
The present invention discloses an image capture device and depth information calculation method thereof. The depth information calculation method includes: acquiring, a stereo camera module, an image information; and determining a re-projection mode according to a usage scenario, and transforming the image information to a depth information corresponding to the re-projection mode according to the re-projection mode. The re-projection mode is planar mode, cylinder mode or spherical mode, and the corresponding coordinate systems are planar coordinate system, cylinder coordinate system and spherical coordinate system respectively.
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EYS3D MICROELECTRONICS CO. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Chung, Kuan-Cheng
Huang, Tsung-Yi
Chang, Shi-Fan
Abstract
An image rendering device and an image rendering method are disclosed. For the elements of the image rendering device, a first sensor and a second sensor are configured to sense a target object in a two-dimensional (2D) mode and three-dimensional (3D) mode to generate a first surface-color-signal, a first 3D-depth-signal, a second surface-color-signal and a second 3D-depth-signal respectively. An IR projector is configured to generate an IR-dot-pattern. A processor is configured to control the IR projector to project the IR-dot-pattern on the target object in the 3D mode, and configured to process the first surface-color-signal, the second surface-color-signal, the first 3D-depth-signal and the second 3D-depth-signal to obtain a color 3D model of the target object.
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eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Hsieh, Hong-Yeh
Abstract
An two-dimension (2D) array image foveated processing method and an electronic device applying the same are provided. The 2D array image foveated processing method includes: generating a region of interest (ROI); based on a distance relationship between a target pixel or a target block of a 2D array image to the ROI, generating a processing level parameter of the target pixel or the target block; and performing image region inside processing or image region outside processing on the target pixel or the target block inside or outside the ROI based on the processing level parameter; and compressing the image after being processing by image region inside processing or image region outside processing.
EYS3D MICROELECTRONICS, CO. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Hsieh, Hong-Yeh
Lin, Ming-Hua
Abstract
The application provides an electronic system and an image aggregation method thereof. The electronic system includes a plurality of image pickup devices and an image aggregation device coupled to the image pickup devices. The image aggregation device controls trigger of the image pickup devices. When the image pickup devices are triggered, the image pickup devices pickup a plurality of images and send to the image aggregation device. The image aggregation device flexibly selects the images pickup by the image pickup devices to flexibly aggregate into an aggregated image.
EYS3D MICROELECTRONICS, CO. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A fusion method and a fusion system for multiple depth information are provided. A first depth information is obtained by a first image capturing module. A second depth information is obtained by a second image capturing module. Through a non-linear transformation, the first depth information is transformed into a first transformation information, and the second depth information is processed according to the first transformation information to generate a transformed information; or the first depth information and the second depth information are merged to be a fusion information, which is then transformed into the transformed information through the nonlinear transformation.
EYS3D MICROELECTRONICS Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A processing method and a processing system for multiple depth information are provided. The processing method for multiple depth information includes the following steps. A plurality of first images and a plurality of second images are obtained. The first images and the second images are inputted to the same depth generating unit. The first images and the second images are calculated by the depth generating unit to obtain a plurality of depth information corresponding to the first images and the second images.
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Image device for generating depth images and related electronic device
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image device for generating depth images includes at least two image capturers and a rotating device. When the rotating device rotates the at least two image capturers, multiple images captured by the at least two image capturers are utilized to generate a depth image, wherein a view angle corresponding to the depth image is not less than a view angle of each image capturer of the at least two image capturers.
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Image device utilizing non-planar projection images to generate a depth map
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image device utilizing non-planar projection images to generate a depth map includes two image capturers and a depth engine. The two image capturers are used for generating two non-planar projection images, wherein when each non-planar projection image of the two non-planar projection images is projected to a space corresponding to an image capturer corresponding to the each non-planar projection image, projection positions of each row of pixels of the each non-planar projection image in the space and optical centers of the two image capturers share a plane. The depth engine is used for generating a depth map according to the two non-planar projection images.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A depth map generation device for merging multiple depth maps includes at least three image capturers, a depth map generator, and a mixer. The at least three image capturers form at least two image capture pairs. The depth map generator is coupled to the at least three image capturers for generating a depth map corresponding to each image capturer pair of the at least two image capture pairs according to an image pair captured by the each image capturer. The mixer is coupled to the depth map generator for merging at least two depth maps corresponding to the at least two image capturer pairs to generate a final depth map, wherein the at least two depth maps have different characteristics.
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eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lin, Ming-Hua
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image capture system with calibration function includes an image capture device, a laser rangefinder, and a processer. The image capture device captures two images. The processer determines at least one feature point according to the two images, and generates depth information corresponding to each feature point of the at least one feature point according to the two images, wherein the laser rangefinder measures a reference distance corresponding to the each feature point, and the processer optionally calibrates the depth information or the two images according to the reference distance.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable augmented reality software for playing computer games, pilot training, crew training, medical training, factory training, real estate exploring, product realization, GPS positioning, 3D Scanning and Travel Guide; Downloadable augmented reality software for use in mobile or laptop computing devices for integrating electronic data with virtual scene combining real world environments for the purpose of locating people, creating 3D map, 3D size measurement, object range measurement and recognizing things
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An embodiment of the present invention provides an image device for generating velocity maps. The image device includes an image capturing group, a depth map generator, an optical flow generator, and a velocity map generator. The image capturing group includes at least one image capturer, each image capturer of the image capturing group captures a first image at a first time and a second image at a second time. The depth map generator generates a first depth map according to the first image and a second depth map according to the second image. The optical flow generator generates first optical flow according to the first image and the second image. The velocity map generator generates a first velocity map according to the first depth map, the second depth map and the first optical flow, wherein the first velocity map corresponds to the first image.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image processing device includes a rotation processor and an image processor. The rotation processor receives an input image and generates a temporary image according to the input image. The image processor is coupled to the rotation processor and outputs a processed image according to the temporary image, wherein the image processor has a predetermined image processing width, a width of the input image is larger than the predetermined image processing width, and a width of the temporary image is less than the predetermined image processing width.
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Calibration method of an image device and related image device and operational device thereof
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A calibration method of an image device includes at least two image capturing units included in the image device capturing at least two corresponding images; a processor executing distortion correction on the at least two corresponding images, extracting a plurality of feature points of a predetermined number of planes of an object from the at least two corresponding images, classifying the plurality of feature points according to each plane of the predetermined number of planes to accordingly calculate a point-to-point homography matrix corresponding to the each plane respectively to generate a rotation/translation matrix corresponding to the at least two image capturing units, generating a final rotation matrix corresponding to each image capturing unit of the at least two image capturing units according to the rotation/translation matrix, storing the final rotation matrix in a memory, and calibrating the each image capturing unit according to the final rotation matrix.
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23.
Depth generation system with adjustable light intensity
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Lu, Hsueh-Jung
Abstract
A depth generation system with adjustable light intensity includes at least one light source, at least one image capturer, a depth map generator, and a controller. Each light source of the at least one light source is used for generating emitted light. Each image capturer of the at least one image capturer is used for capturing an image including at least one reflected light generated by at least one object reflecting the emitted light. The depth map generator is coupled to the each image capturer for generating a corresponding depth map according to the image or the at least one reflected light. The controller is coupled to the depth map generator for determining whether to adjust intensity of the emitted light according to information of the corresponding depth map or intensity of the at least one reflected light.
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eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A system of camera calibration includes at least one first equipment and at least one second equipment, wherein a camera of at least one camera includes at least two image capturing groups, each image capturing group of the at least two image capturing groups includes at least two image capturers. Each first equipment provides at least one first calibration pattern, and the at least one first calibration pattern is utilized to calibrate first images including the at least one first calibration pattern captured by a plurality of corresponding image capturers of the at least two image capturing groups. Each second equipment provides at least one second calibration pattern, and the at least one second calibration pattern is utilized to calibrate second images including the at least one second calibration pattern captured by two corresponding adjacent image capturers of the at least two image capturing groups.
eYs3D Microelectronics Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lu, Chao-Chun
Lin, Ming-Hua
Abstract
A surveillance camera system includes a camera and an image recorder. The image recorder receives a plurality of images captured by the camera and selectively encrypting the plurality of images captured by the camera to generate an encrypted file.
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eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image system for generating depth maps and color images includes a plurality of image sensors, at least one image processor, and at least one depth map generator. An image processor of the at least one image processor is coupled to at least one image sensor of the plurality of image sensors for generating luminance information represented by a first bit number and at least one color image represented by a second bit number according to at least one image captured by the at least one image sensor, wherein the at least one color image corresponds to the at least one image. A depth map generator of the at least one depth map generator is coupled to the image processor for generating a depth map corresponding to the at least one image according to the luminance information represented by the first bit number.
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Image device for generating a 360 degree depth map
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Lu, Chao-Chun
Abstract
An image device for generating a 360 degree depth map includes a plurality of image capturers, wherein an image pair captured by each two adjacent image capturers of the plurality of image capturers is used for generating the 360 degree depth map, and a sum of all view angles of the plurality of image capturers is not less than 720 degree.
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G09G 5/02 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the way in which colour is displayed
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Chen, Tzu-Hung
Huang, Yu-En
Abstract
A device capable of correcting wrong normal vectors of an original three-dimensional scan result includes a normal vector generation unit and a correction unit, wherein the original three-dimensional scan result corresponds to an object. The normal vector generation unit is used for generating a normal vector corresponding to each point of the original three-dimensional scan result according to the each point of the original three-dimensional scan result and a plurality of predetermined points of the original three-dimensional scan result adjacent to the each point of the original three-dimensional scan result. The correction unit is coupled to the normal vector generation unit for determining an inner region of the original three-dimensional scan result, and reversing a normal vector corresponding to a point of the original three-dimensional scan result when the normal vector corresponding to the point is toward the inner region of the original three-dimensional scan result.
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eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image capture device includes a light source, an image capture circuit, and a processor. The light source is used for generating emitting light. The image capture circuit is used for capturing an image corresponding to the emitting light. The processor is coupled to the light source and the image capture circuit for optionally adjusting the intensity of the emitting light of the light source according to luminance corresponding to the image and a target value.
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Depth map generation device capable of correcting occlusion
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A depth map generation device capable of correcting occlusion includes at least two image capture pairs and a depth map generator. The at least two image capture pairs is used for capturing a plurality of images. The depth map generator is coupled to the two image capture pairs for generating a first depth map and a second depth map according to the plurality of images, wherein when the first depth map includes a first occlusion region and a first non-occlusion region, the depth map generator corrects the first occlusion region according to the second depth map.
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Depth map generation device for merging multiple depth maps
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A depth map generation device for merging multiple depth maps includes two image capturers, a depth map generator, and a mixer. The two image capturers are used for generating two first images. The depth map generator is coupled to the two image capturers, wherein the depth map generator generates a first depth map and a second depth map according to the two first images. The mixer is coupled to the depth map generator for merging the first depth map and the second depth map to generate a final depth map, wherein the first depth map and the second depth map have different characteristics.
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eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A depth information processing device includes a first image capturing device, a second image capturing device, and a processor. The first image capturing device captures a reference image, and the second image capturing device captures a target image. The processor is coupled to the first image capturing device and the second image capturing device. The processor selects a reference block from the reference image, selects a plurality of target blocks corresponding to the reference block from the target image with different sample periods, and generates the depth information according to the reference block and a selected target block of the plurality of target blocks.
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G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
G06T 3/40 - Scaling of a whole image or part thereof
H04N 13/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
34.
Dynamic display system capable of generating images corresponding to positions of users
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A dynamic display system includes a display panel, a detection device, and a processor. The detection device is disposed at a same side of a housing of the dynamic display system as the display panel, and detects first three-dimensional coordinate information of a position of a user corresponding to the detection device. The processor is coupled to the display panel and the detection device. The processor converts the first 3D coordinate information to second 3D coordinate information of the position of the user corresponding to the display panel, and generates an image to be presented by the display panel according to the second 3D coordinate information.
H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images
H04N 13/271 - Image signal generators wherein the generated image signals comprise depth maps or disparity maps
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
H04N 13/366 - Image reproducers using viewer tracking
G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
G06T 3/40 - Scaling of a whole image or part thereof
H04N 13/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
35.
Image device for generating panorama depth images and related image device
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image device for generating panoramic depth images includes at least two image capturing groups. Each image capturing group of the at least two image capturing groups includes at least three image capturers. A size of each image capturer of the at least three image capturers is a first length, a distance between two adjacent capturing devices of the at least three image capturers is a second length, and a ratio of the second length to the first length is not less than a predetermined value. Depths of at least three depth maps corresponding to the at least two image capturing groups are applied to generating a panoramic depth image.
H04N 13/282 - Image signal generators for generating image signals corresponding to three or more geometrical viewpoints, e.g. multi-view systems
H04N 13/25 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using image signals from one sensor to control the characteristics of another sensor
H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
H04N 13/271 - Image signal generators wherein the generated image signals comprise depth maps or disparity maps
G06T 7/55 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images
G01B 11/245 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures using a plurality of fixed, simultaneously operating transducers
G01B 11/25 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures by projecting a pattern, e.g. moiré fringes, on the object
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A depth map generation device for merging multiple depth maps includes at least three image capturers, a depth map generator, and a mixer. The at least three image capturers form at least two image capture pairs. The depth map generator is coupled to the at least three image capturers for generating a depth map corresponding to each image capturer pair of the at least two image capture pairs according to an image pair captured by the each image capturer. The mixer is coupled to the depth map generator for merging at least two depth maps corresponding to the at least two image capturer pairs to generate a final depth map, wherein the at least two depth maps have different characteristics.
G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images
H04N 13/204 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras
H04N 13/282 - Image signal generators for generating image signals corresponding to three or more geometrical viewpoints, e.g. multi-view systems
H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
H04N 13/25 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using image signals from one sensor to control the characteristics of another sensor
H04N 13/296 - Synchronisation thereof; Control thereof
H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
H04N 13/254 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras in combination with electromagnetic radiation sources for illuminating objects
H04N 13/111 - Transformation of image signals corresponding to virtual viewpoints, e.g. spatial image interpolation
G06T 3/40 - Scaling of a whole image or part thereof
G06T 5/50 - Image enhancement or restoration by the use of more than one image, e.g. averaging, subtraction
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image device utilizing non-planar projection images to generate a depth map includes two image capturers and a depth engine. The two image capturers are used for generating two non-planar projection images, wherein when each non-planar projection image of the two non-planar projection images is projected to a space corresponding to an image capturer corresponding to the each non-planar projection image, projection positions of each row of pixels of the each non-planar projection image in the space and optical centers of the two image capturers share a plane. The depth engine is used for generating a depth map according to the two non-planar projection images.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image device includes a first image capture module, a second image capture module, and an image processor. The first image capture module has a first field of view, and the second image capture module has a second field of view different from the first field of view. The image processor is coupled to the first image capture module and the second image capture module. The image processor sets a virtual optical center according to the first image capture module, the second image capture module, and a target visual scope, and generates a display image corresponding to the virtual optical center.
G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images
H04N 13/204 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras
H04N 13/282 - Image signal generators for generating image signals corresponding to three or more geometrical viewpoints, e.g. multi-view systems
H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
H04N 13/25 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using image signals from one sensor to control the characteristics of another sensor
H04N 13/296 - Synchronisation thereof; Control thereof
H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
H04N 13/254 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras in combination with electromagnetic radiation sources for illuminating objects
H04N 13/111 - Transformation of image signals corresponding to virtual viewpoints, e.g. spatial image interpolation
G06T 3/40 - Scaling of a whole image or part thereof
G06T 5/50 - Image enhancement or restoration by the use of more than one image, e.g. averaging, subtraction
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lu, Chao-Chun
Lin, Ming-Hua
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image device corresponding to depth information/panoramic image includes at least two image capturers. A first image capturer and a second image capturer of the at least two image capturers are used for capturing a plurality of first images and a plurality of second images, respectively. The first image capturer transmits the plurality of first images to an image processor, the second image capturer transmits the plurality of second images to the image processor, and the image processor generates depth information according to the plurality of first images, and generates panoramic images or panoramic videos according to the plurality of second images.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image device capable of compensating image variation includes at least one image capturer and a compensator. The compensator is electrically connected to the at least one image capturer for generating a 360 degree image, projecting the 360 degree image according to a view angle to generate a plane image corresponding to the view angle, detecting image position variation of at least one object of the plane image, and compensating the image position variation of the at least one object of the plane image, wherein position variation of the image device makes an image position of the at least one object be changed.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Wu, Ben
Hsieh, Hong-Yeh
Chen, Chih-Kao
Abstract
A depth map generation device includes a plurality of image capture pairs, a depth map generation module, and a processor. The depth map generation module is coupled to the plurality of image capture pairs for generating a plurality of depth maps corresponding to the plurality of image capture pairs according to the image pairs captured by the plurality of image capture pairs. The processor is coupled to the depth map generation module for optionally outputting a depth map of the plurality of depth maps, or outputting a blending depth map composed of a part or all of the plurality of depth maps.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image capture device includes a light source, an image capture circuit, and a processor. The light source is used for generating emitting light. The image capture circuit is used for capturing an image corresponding to the emitting light. The processor is coupled to the light source and the image capture circuit for optionally adjusting the intensity of the emitting light of the light source according to luminance corresponding to the image and a target value.
H04N 5/235 - Circuitry for compensating for variation in the brightness of the object
G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors
G01J 1/32 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter by comparison with reference light or electric value intensity of the measured or reference value being varied to equalise their effects at the detector, e.g. by varying incidence angle using variation of intensity or distance of source using electric radiation detectors adapted for automatic variation of the measured or reference value
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A calibration method of an image capture system includes an image capture device of at least one image capture device capturing an image including a plurality of intersection coordinates among a plurality of geometric blocks of a test pattern and an information of a color of each geometric block of the plurality of geometric blocks; an operation unit executing a first operation on the plurality of intersection coordinates within the image to generate a plurality of geometric calibration parameters; the operation unit executing a second operation on an information of a color of each geometric block of the plurality of geometric blocks within the image to generate a plurality of color calibration parameters; and a calibration unit calibrating the image capture device according to the plurality of geometric calibration parameters and the plurality of color calibration parameters.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image device with image defocus function includes an image capture unit, a depth map generation unit, and a processor. The image capture unit captures an image corresponding to an object. The depth map generation unit generates a depth map corresponding to the object. The processor determines an integration block corresponding to each pixel image of the image according to a depth of the depth map corresponding to the each pixel image and a predetermined depth corresponding to the each pixel image, utilizes the integration block to generate a defocus color pixel value corresponding to the each pixel image, and outputs a defocus image corresponding to the image according to defocus color pixel values corresponding to all pixel images of the image, wherein the each pixel image of the image corresponds to a pixel of the image capture unit.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image capture device includes at least one image capture unit and a calibration unit. A calibration method of the image capture device includes an image capture unit of the at least one image capture unit capturing a first image, the calibration unit executing a global calibration operation on original coordinates of all image points of the first image to generate first rectification coordinates of the all image points, the calibration unit finding a geometric graph including each image point of at least one image point of the all image points according to first rectification coordinates of the each image point of the at least one image point of the all image points, and the calibration unit rectifying the first rectification coordinates of the each image point to second rectification coordinates of the each image point according to a rectification equation corresponding to the geometric graph.
H04N 17/00 - Diagnosis, testing or measuring for television systems or their details
G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
G01B 7/004 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring coordinates of points
G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lu, Chao-Chun
Lin, Wen-Kuo
Abstract
A monitor system includes at least one three-dimensional camera circuit and a controller. Each of the at least one three-dimensional camera circuit is used for capturing a plurality of images including an object, and generating a depth map corresponding to the object according to the plurality of images. The controller is used for determining a plurality of feature points corresponding to the object according to the plurality of images or depth map, determining relative coordinates of the plurality of feature points according to the depth map, generating external information corresponding to the object according to the relative coordinates of the plurality of feature points, and generating monitor information corresponding to the object according to the external information corresponding to the object and reference parameters corresponding to the object.
H04N 13/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof
H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
H04N 13/271 - Image signal generators wherein the generated image signals comprise depth maps or disparity maps
49.
Remote control system and method of generating a control command according to at least one static gesture
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A remote control system includes an object detection unit, an object determination unit, and a static gesture processing unit. The object detection unit detects an object corresponding to an operator according to a depth image including the operator and a face detection result corresponding to the operator. The object determination unit utilizes a combination of a gesture database, a color image of the object, and a two-dimensional image corresponding to the depth map to determine a gesture formed by the object when the operator moves the object to a predetermined position. The operator moves the object to the predetermined position and pulls the object after the operator moves the object to the predetermined position within a first predetermined period. The static gesture processing unit generates a first control command to control an electronic device according to at least one static gesture determined by the object determination unit.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lin, Wen-Kuo
Abstract
An image process apparatus includes an image capture device, a filter, a depth estimation unit, and a mixture unit. The image capture device captures an original image including at least one target object and generates a first depth map corresponding to the original image. The filter selects the at least one target object from the original image according to the first depth map and generates a temporary image including the at least one target object. The temporary image has a depth information of the at least one target object. The depth estimation unit generates a second depth map corresponding to an input image according to the input image. The mixture unit blends the temporary image into a predetermined field depth of the input image to generate a blending image including the input image and the at least one target object according to the depth information and the second depth map.
H04N 13/271 - Image signal generators wherein the generated image signals comprise depth maps or disparity maps
G06T 11/60 - Editing figures and text; Combining figures or text
H04N 13/296 - Synchronisation thereof; Control thereof
H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
H04N 13/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof
51.
Calibration guidance system and operation method of a calibration guidance system
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An operation method of a calibration guidance system includes a feature extraction unit executing a feature extraction operation on a first image group including a first object captured by a multi-camera system to generate a first feature point group corresponding to a predetermined position within an image capture range of the multi-camera system; and a guidance unit determining whether to generate a direction indication to guide the first object to another predetermined position within an image capture range according to a first comparison result between a block corresponding to feature points of the first feature point group of the predetermined position and a predetermined block when a number of the feature points of the first feature point group is greater than a predetermined number.
G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration
H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
52.
Image calibration system and calibration method of a stereo camera
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lin, Wen-Kuo
Ho, Ming-Che
Abstract
A calibration method of a stereo camera includes transmitting a group of system parameters of the stereo camera to a server; downloading calibration pattern corresponding to the group of system parameters from the server; calculating a plurality of camera calibration parameters corresponding to the stereo camera according to the calibration pattern; and executing an image rectification operation on a left eye image capture unit and a right eye image capture unit of the stereo camera according to the plurality of camera calibration parameters, respectively.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lu, Chao-Chun
Hsueh, Le-Shan
Lin, Wen-Kuo
Abstract
An attachable three-dimensional scan module includes an attachable unit, at least two image sensing units, a depth map generation unit, and an output interface. The attachable unit fixes the attachable three-dimensional scan module on a mobile device. When the mobile device is moved around an object, a first image sensing unit and a second image sensing unit of the at least two image sensing units capture a plurality of first images including the object and a plurality of second images including the object, respectively. A plurality of depth maps generated by the depth map generation unit, the plurality of first images, and the plurality of second images are used for generating a color three-dimensional scan result corresponding to the object. The output interface outputs the color three-dimensional scan result, or the plurality of first images, the plurality of second images, and the plurality of depth maps.
G06T 5/20 - Image enhancement or restoration by the use of local operators
G01B 11/25 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures by projecting a pattern, e.g. moiré fringes, on the object
G01B 21/04 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
G01B 5/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
H04N 13/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details thereof
54.
Portable three-dimensional scanner and method of generating a three-dimensional scan result corresponding to an object
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lu, Chao-Chun
Lin, Wen-Kuo
Abstract
A portable three-dimensional scanner includes at least two image sensing units and a depth map generation unit. When the portable three-dimensional scanner is moved around an object, a first image sensing unit and a second image sensing unit of the at least two image sensing units capture a plurality of first images comprising the object and a plurality of second images comprising the object, respectively. When the first image sensing unit captures each first image of the plurality of first images, a corresponding distance exists between the portable three-dimensional scanner and the object. The depth map generation unit generates a corresponding depth map according to the each first image and a corresponding second image. A plurality of depth maps generated by the depth map generation unit, the plurality of first images, and the plurality of second images are used for generating a color three-dimensional scan result corresponding to the object.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A calibration method of an image capture system includes an image capture device of at least one image capture device capturing an image including a plurality of intersection coordinates among a plurality of geometric blocks of a test pattern and an information of a color of each geometric block of the plurality of geometric blocks; an operation unit executing a first operation on the plurality of intersection coordinates within the image to generate a plurality of geometric calibration parameters; the operation unit executing a second operation on an information of a color of each geometric block of the plurality of geometric blocks within the image to generate a plurality of color calibration parameters; and a calibration unit calibrating the image capture device according to the plurality of geometric calibration parameters and the plurality of color calibration parameters.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
A method for increasing a detection range of an image capture system includes at least one first image capture unit capturing a first image and at least one second image capture unit capturing a second image; a processor determining an object according to the first image; the processor generating a third image group with a first resolution according to the first image and the second image; the processor generating a fourth image group with a second resolution; the processor determining whether the object exists within an effective range of the image capture system corresponding to the second resolution, within a weak range of the image capture system corresponding to the second resolution, or within the effective range and the weak range of the image capture system corresponding to the second resolution to generate a determination result; and the processor executing a corresponding operation according to the determination result.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Wu, Ben
Ho, Ming-Che
Yeh, Pei-Chun
Abstract
A device for generating depth information includes a plurality of light sources, an image capture unit, a control unit, and a processing unit. Each light source of the plurality of light sources emits a corresponding intensity light. The control unit controls the each light source of the plurality of light sources to emit the corresponding intensity light in turn, and controls the image capture unit to capture a plurality of images corresponding to the plurality of light sources. The processing unit generates a plurality of depth information corresponding to the plurality of light sources according to the plurality of images corresponding to the plurality of light sources and a background image after the image capture unit captures the plurality of images corresponding to the plurality of light sources and the background image.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Hsueh, Le-Shan
Chen, Yung-Wei
Abstract
A calibration method of a stereo camera includes optionally setting a plurality of camera calibration parameters and a plurality of image rectification parameters of the stereo camera; executing an image capture step on at least one left eye pattern and at least one right eye pattern corresponding to each two-dimensional image of at least one two-dimensional image; generating a plurality of new camera calibration parameters according to a plurality of first images corresponding to all left eye patterns corresponding to the at least one two-dimensional image and a plurality of second images corresponding to all right eye patterns corresponding to the at least one two-dimensional image; and generating a plurality of new image rectification parameters of the stereo camera according to the plurality of new camera calibration parameters.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Lee, Chi-Feng
Abstract
An image device for determining an invalid depth information of a depth image includes a first sensor, a second sensor, a pre-processing module, a depth map engine, and an error determination unit. The first sensor captures first images and the second sensor captures second images. The pre-processing module generates a reference image according to each first image of the first images and a target image corresponding to the reference image according to a second image of the second images. The depth map engine generates a first depth image according to the reference image and the target image. The error determination unit sets gray level values of pixels of invalid areas of the first depth image to be a predetermined value to generate a second depth image, wherein pixels of the second depth image with the predetermined value have the invalid depth information.
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. (Taiwan, Province of China)
Inventor
Wu, Ben
Ho, Ming-Che
Chen, Chih-Kao
Abstract
An image capturing method includes providing at least three image capturing devices arranged along a same direction and an image processor, the at least three image capturing devices capturing at least three first images, determining a target object in the at least three first images, activating a first pair of image capturing devices of the at least three image capturing devices according to shooting angles of the target object in the at least three first images in order to capture a first pair of motion images, and the image processor performing image recognition to the target object of the first pair of motion images.
