Systems and methods to capture a stereoscopic image pair

摘要

Described are a system, apparatus, and method to capture a stereoscopic image pair using an imaging device with a single imaging sensor. Particularly, discussed are systems and methods for capturing a first and second image through an image sensor, determining a vertical and horizontal disparity between the two images, and applying corrections for geometric distortion, vertical disparity, and convergence between the two images. Some embodiments contemplate displaying a directional indicator before the second image of the stereoscopic image pair is captured. By displaying a directional indicator, a more optimal position for the second image of the stereoscopic image pair may be found, resulting in a higher quality stereoscopic image pair.

主权项

1. A method of capturing a stereoscopic image, comprising:
capturing a first image through an imaging sensor; displaying a horizontal displacement of the first image relative to a live preview image from the imaging sensor, by displaying an upper half of the first image on an upper half of an electronic display, while simultaneously displaying a lower half of a live preview image captured from the same imaging sensor on a lower half of the electronic display; displaying, simultaneous with the display of the upper half of the first image, a line between the bottom of the upper half of the first image and the top of the lower half of the preview image; displaying a directional indicator on the electronic display wherein the directional indicator indicates a direction to move the imaging sensor; capturing a second image through the imaging sensor; and generating a stereoscopic image based on the first image and the second image.