Array camera imaging system and method

摘要

Aspects of the disclosed technology relate to an imaging system and method in which an array camera is employed along with an image processor to make use of parallax convergence differences between different cameras or groups of cameras within an array camera to provide improved super resolution performance.

主权项

1. An imaging device comprising:
an array camera having at least M×N cameras, the camera array configured to capture M×N images, where M and N are positive integers having a product of at least two; and an image processor operatively coupled to the array camera, the image processor configured to: parallax converge images from each camera of the array camera based on different predefined offset points within a predefined sampling pattern to create a sub-pixel sampling pattern; and sample the sub-pixel sampling pattern at an increased resolution to provide a super resolution output image.