System and method for performing depth estimation by utilizing an adaptive kernel

摘要

A system and method for supporting a depth estimation procedure by utilizing an adaptive kernel includes a capture subsystem for capturing images of a photographic target. The capture subsystem includes an aperture that is adjustable for admitting reflected light from the photographic target to a sensor device. An adaptive kernel is designed in a kernel design procedure based upon symmetry characteristics of the aperture. The adaptive kernel may be designed in either a frequency-domain kernel design procedure or in a spatial-domain kernel design procedure. A depth estimator utilizes the adaptive kernel for performing the depth estimation procedure.

主权项

1. A system for supporting a depth estimation procedure, comprising:
a capture subsystem for capturing images of a photographic target, said capture subsystem including an aperture that is adjustable for admitting reflected light from said photographic target to a sensor device; an adaptive kernel that is designed in a kernel design procedure based upon symmetry characteristics of said aperture; and a depth estimator that utilizes said adaptive kernel for performing said depth estimation procedure.