Imaging device for photo finish system used to display time data during e.g. athletics, has camera aligned on arrival line, display unit to display three-dimensional images, and another camera shifted from height relative to former camera

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# The device has a first camera (C1) aligned on an arrival line, and a display unit for displaying images e.g. stereoscopic images, in three-dimensional (3D) form. A second camera (C2) is aligned on the arrival line and shifted from height (H) relative to the first camera. The height shift between the cameras is greater than interocular spacing. A third camera is aligned on the line and placed on an opposite side of arrival line with respect to the former camera. A fourth camera is aligned on arrival line and placed on a same side of arrival line as third camera. #CMT# : #/CMT# An independent claim is also included for a method for forming a 3D photo finish image. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# Imaging device for a photo finish system used for displaying time data during sports competition e.g. athletics. Can also be used during cycling, and speed skating. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The device is implemented in a simple and inexpensive manner. The device enables producing photo finish images in a simple manner without requiring complex image processing tools and easily displaying of the images for spectators in a sports arena or televiewers. The modular architecture of the device requires few modifications with respect to usual infrastructures for photo finish systems by using additional cameras for capturing images from different shooting angles. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows a schematic view of cameras and an image managing system for producing stereoscopic images. C1, C2 : Cameras H : Height 3 : Stereoscopic display system 4 : Image management system 41 : Processor 42 : Memory unit.