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Mobile Stereo Device: Stereo Imaging, Measurement and 3D Scene Reconstruction with Mobile Devices such as Tablet Computers and Smart Phones

  • US 20130271579A1
  • Filed: 04/14/2012
  • Published: 10/17/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/14/2012
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An mobile stereo imaging system comprising of:

  • a. An ordinary mobile device such as any tablet computer or smartphone, which has the typical components and features such as (but not limited to) a processor, RAM, operating system, display unit (screen), digital storage media, Wi-Fi or 3G/4G wireless connection;

    b. Two or more digital cameras with or without video capture capacity;

    c. A controller unit to control and operate the cameras, preferably a photography timing controller for synchronized image capture from two or more cameras. Synchronized image capture is the preferable choice since it can collect 3D information for moving objects. However a simplified controller without synchronization feature can also be used to operate the cameras taking images for still object for 3D information collection;

    d. An optional remote control for operating the cameras and data processing and transfer remotely;

    e. An optional position sensor, such as a GPS (global positioning system) device to record the position of the cameras;

    f. An optional attitude sensor, such as an IMU (inertial measurement unit) to record the attitude of the cameras;

    g. An optional level bubble to keep the device horizontal;

    h. An optional wired connection, such as a USB connection, to transfer images and data between the mobile device and other devices such as desktop computers.i. The other necessary connection cables, control units and other pieces for the above described components to make the device working correctly.

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