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Three-dimensional image synthesis using view interpolation

  • US 5,613,048 A
  • Filed: 08/03/1993
  • Issued: 03/18/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/03/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for synthesizing views of a three-dimensional scene, comprising the steps of:

  • storing a plurality of two-dimensional images of the scene from different respective source viewpoints;

    for each pair of images relating to adjacent viewpoints, determining and storing a map which identifies correspondence of pixels in the two images;

    identifying a viewpoint located between at least two of said source viewpoints;

    determining a coefficient relating to the location of said intermediate viewpoint relative to said source viewpoints;

    morphing at least one of said images in accordance with said coefficient and the information contained in at least one of said maps to produce an interpolated image which defines the view from said intermediate viewpoint; and

    displaying the interpolated image.

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