This paper presents fast algorithms for similarity measure, stereo matching, panoramic stereo matching, and image motion estimation. The disparity map for the stereo images is found in the 3D correlation coefficient volume by obtaining the global 3D maximumsurface by using our two-stage dynamic programming (TSDP) technique. Fast panoramic stereo matching is carried out using a cylindrical maxim...

Existing stereo panorama cameras do not allow controllability of pictorial/scene composition and stereo acuity (depth levels) over dynamic 3D scene ranges. We specify the design of such a camera allowing this type of flexibility. Previous approaches to design panorama cameras even lack studies with respect to this important aspect, while other design issues such as epipolar geometry, optics opt...

Omnidirectional stereo vision systems have been widely used as primary vision sensors in intelligent robot 3D measurement tasks, which require stereo calibration and rectification. Current stereo calibration and rectification methods suffer from complex calculations or a lack of accuracy. This paper establishes a simple and effective equivalency between an omnidirectional stereo vision system a...

In this paper, a development of image processing, stereovision methodology and a sonification procedure for image sonification system for vision substitution are presented. The hardware part consists of a sunglass fitted with two mini cameras, laptop computer and stereo earphones. The image of the scene in front of blind people is captured by stereo cameras. The captured image is processed to e...