Dual mode depth imaging
First Claim
1. A system for dual mode depth imaging, the system comprising:
- a first and second image sensors; and
a processor able to switch between a first mode of depth imaging and a second mode of depth imaging according to at least one predefined threshold.
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Abstract
Dual mode depth imaging system and method is provided, the system comprising a first and second image sensors and a processor able to switch between a first mode of depth imaging and a second mode of depth imaging according to at least one predefined threshold. The method comprising providing depth sensing by Time of Flight if the distance of the sensed object from the camera is not below a first threshold and/or if a depth resolution above a second threshold is not required, and providing depth sensing by triangulation, if the distance of the sensed object from the camera is below the first threshold and/or if a depth resolution above the second threshold is required.
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16 Claims
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1. A system for dual mode depth imaging, the system comprising:
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a first and second image sensors; and a processor able to switch between a first mode of depth imaging and a second mode of depth imaging according to at least one predefined threshold. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for dual mode depth imaging, the method comprising:
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checking distance of a sensed object from a camera to conclude whether said distance is below a first threshold; providing depth sensing by Time of Flight, if the distance of the sensed object from the camera is not below said first threshold; and providing depth sensing by triangulation, if the distance of the sensed object from the camera is below said first threshold.
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16. A method for dual mode depth imaging, the method comprising:
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checking whether a depth resolution above a second threshold is required; providing depth sensing by Time of Flight, if a depth resolution above the second threshold is not required; and providing depth sensing by triangulation, if a depth resolution above the second threshold is required.
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