Spatio-Temporal Light Field Cameras

摘要

Spatio-temporal light field cameras that can be used to capture the light field within its spatio temporally extended angular extent. Such cameras can be used to record 3D images, 2D images that can be computationally focused, or wide angle panoramic 2D images with relatively high spatial and directional resolutions. The light field cameras can be also be used as 2D/3D switchable cameras with extended angular extent. The spatio-temporal aspects of the novel light field cameras allow them to capture and digitally record the intensity and color from multiple directional views within a wide angle. The inherent volumetric compactness of the light field cameras make it possible to embed in small mobile devices to capture either 3D images or computationally focusable 2D images. The inherent versatility of these light field cameras makes them suitable for multiple perspective light field capture for 3D movies and video recording applications.

主权项

1. A light field camera comprising:
a micro photo-detector array device having a light detection surface and a micro lens array of micro lens elements; whereby the micro photo-detector array device and the micro lens array are assembled together and temporally angularly articulated as a single assembly around two orthogonal axes parallel to a plane of the light detection surface of the micro photo-detector array device; wherein the temporal angular articulation is within a range of plus to minus a maximum angular articulation for each axis.