Generating a depth map

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9098908
APP PUB NO 20130100256A1
SERIAL NO

13278184

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Methods and systems for generating a depth map are provided. The method includes projecting an infrared (IR) dot pattern onto a scene. The method also includes capturing stereo images from each of two or more synchronized IR cameras, detecting a number of dots within the stereo images, computing a number of feature descriptors for the dots in the stereo images, and computing a disparity map between the stereo images. The method further includes generating a depth map for the scene using the disparity map.

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MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLCONE MICROSOFT WAY REDMOND WA 98052

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eraker, David Seattle, US 30 1437
Eshet, Yaron Seattle, US 11 327
Kang, Sing Bing Redmond, US 132 5436
Kirk, Adam G Renton, US 19 514
Patiejunas, Kestutis Sammamish, US 65 2440
Winder, Simon Seattle, US 26 1569
Zitnick,, III Charles Lawrence Seattle, US 23 502

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