Image analysis – Image transformation or preprocessing – Combining image portions
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Bali, Vikkram (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image transformation or preprocessing
Combining image portions
C382S154000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07978931
ABSTRACT:
The invention discloses an optimized video stitching method, comprising: inputting predefined pattern images; proceeding with a transformation which combines planar and cylindrical transformation; proceeding with a merging calculation which combines linear difference merging and alpha blending calculation; and proceeding with a horizontal stitching processing by putting the processed images horizontally together into one seamless wide-angle image. The optimized video stitching method according to the invention further comprises a camera position calibration flow comprising: finding a planar matrix by using predefined pattern images; proceeding with a planar transformation of image; proceeding with an image registration by using a block matching method to find out the stitching points on the planar surface; and proceeding with a cylindrical transformation by transforming the stitching points from the planar surface to cylindrical surface.
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Kuo Benjamin
Lin Christine
Mitsushita Tatsumi
Pan Patrick
Bali Vikkram
Entezari Michelle
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner L.L.P.
Sony Corporation
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