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Method and apparatus for scannerless range image capture using photographic film

  • US 6,118,946 A
  • Filed: 06/29/1999
  • Issued: 09/12/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for image capture and estimation of range information comprising the steps of:

  • (a) capturing with an image capture device a plurality of identical images on photographic film to create an image bundle;

    (b) performing said capturing step with a different phase offset for each image in the image bundle;

    (c) placing at least two fiducial marks on the photographic film between adjacent images in the image bundle;

    (d) developing the image bundle;

    (e) scanning the image bundle;

    (f) registering the images of the image bundle by aligning the fiducial marks; and

    (g) estimating the distance from the image capture device to object(s) in the image bundle using the different phase offsets for each image.

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