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One referece image is sanped at a distance of 100cm, and servel test images are snapped at different distances. I found if the test image with a distance not similar to 100cm, the disparity can not be calculated correctly. Whether I miss something when I calculate the disparity?
Is there someone konw how many reference images kinect used?
This paper provides a good overview of the Kinect measurement model:
Accuracy and Resolution of Kinect Depth Data for Indoor Mapping Applications
In the paper, the authors refer to a parameter Z_0, or the distance to the reference plane. I assume this is what you're asking about. They calibrate for the depth readings, so if you go through the equations, you can find the value of Z_0.
Now in the model the authors describe, they only use a single Z_0. However, it is entirely possible that the Kinect uses multiple and switches dynamically, but that could be hidden from the user.
The Kinect does not use reference images of any kind, its more of an active stereo vision approach. There is a known infrared-pattern projected by a laser (this serves as the "right eye") and an camera with an ir-filter as the left eye. This article gives a quick overview. Or with a little marketing in this document.
Thans Ben_S But, if the kinect uses the stereo vision approach, it needs to know the corresponding position in right image of each point in left image, used for calculating the disparity. But the IR-projector only provides a binary pattern, so it needs to snap a image as reference at a known depth.
Hi beigua - please consider commenting when reply to an answer, instead of posting new answers.
Asked: 2012-12-03 20:58:50 -0500
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