Imaging system and method

摘要

There is provided an imaging system comprising image capture apparatus and display apparatus. The image capture apparatus is for capturing an image of an operator work site, the image including depth information. The display apparatus is in communication with the image capture apparatus, and comprises at least one display screen. The display apparatus is arranged to receive the image captured by the image capture apparatus, including the depth information, and display to the operator the image captured by the image capture apparatus, including the depth information, on the display screen. The display screen is located between the operator's eyes and the position of the work site. There is also provided a method for capturing and displaying an image of an operator work site.

主权项

1. An imaging system comprising:
image capture apparatus for capturing an image of an operator work site, the image including depth information; and display apparatus in communication with the image capture apparatus, the display apparatus comprising at least one display screen and being arranged to receive the image captured by the image capture apparatus, including the depth information, and display to the operator the image captured by the image capture apparatus, including the depth information, on the display screen; wherein the display screen is located between the operator's eyes and the position of the work site; and wherein the imaging system has real-time information of the position of one or both of the operator's eyes and the display apparatus is further arranged to display an updated image without distortion when viewed from the position of the one or both of the operator's eyes based on the real-time information, which is obtained by a tracking device worn by the operator.