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Depth image processing

A depth image and image technology, applied in the field of depth image processing, can solve problems such as detection and display that cannot be displayed by users

Active Publication Date: 2016-04-20
MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
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However, while useful for detecting and displaying user representations in some situations, ST techniques have been shown to be unable to reliably detect and display user representations in other situations.
For example, ST technology often cannot reliably detect and display user representations while the user is lying or sitting on or near the ground

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[0022] Embodiments described herein may be used to detect holes in a subset of pixels that have been designated as corresponding to a user's depth image. Additionally, embodiments described herein can be used to generate a subset of pixels that has been designated to correspond to a low-resolution version of the user, such that when a representation of the user is displayed, the image reflects the user's appearance, but is not a mirror image of the user . Further, embodiments described herein may be used to identify pixels in a subset of pixels designated as corresponding to a user that likely correspond to the ground supporting the user. This enables pixels identified as likely to correspond to the ground to be removed from the subset of pixels designated as corresponding to the user. Additional embodiments described herein may be used to adjust the depth image to reduce the sensitivity of the depth image to the inclination of the capture device used to acquire the depth ima...

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Abstract

Embodiments described herein can be used to detect holes in a subset of pixels of a depth image that has been specified as corresponding to a user, and to fill such detected holes. Additionally, embodiments described herein can be used to produce a low resolution version of a subset of pixels that has been specified as corresponding to a user, so that when an image including a representation of the user is displayed, the image respects the shape of the user, yet is not a mirror image of the user. Further, embodiments described herein can be used to identify pixels, of a subset of pixels specified as corresponding to the user, that likely correspond to a floor supporting the user. This enables the removal of the pixels, identified as likely corresponding to the floor, from the subset of pixels specified as corresponding to the user.

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Background technique [0001] Many computing applications, such as computer games, multimedia applications, etc., use controls to let users manipulate game characters or other aspects of the application. Traditionally, such controls have been input using, for example, controllers, remotes, keyboards, mice, and the like. Unfortunately, such controls can be difficult to learn, creating a barrier between the user and such games and applications. Additionally, such controls may differ from actual game operation or operation of other applications that use the controls. For example, game controls that cause a game character to swing a baseball bat may not correspond to the actual motion of swinging a baseball bat. More recently, cameras have been used to allow users to manipulate game characters or other aspects of applications without the need for traditional handheld game controllers. Additionally, such a camera enables the user's representation to be displayed in games or other ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06T5/00
CPCG06T2207/10028G06T19/00G06T5/77G06V20/64
Inventor A.爱哈马德J.胡夫D.肯尼特
Owner MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
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