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Area of Science:

  • Computer vision
  • Perception science
  • Geometric modeling

Background:

  • Local solid shape is defined by surface curvature of volumetric objects.
  • Distinction between local solid shape and pictorial shape is categorical.
  • Research on local solid shape perception has focused on haptics, with limited results in vision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the perception of local solid shape in visual domain.
  • To determine if observers can judge shape quality and magnitude from visual stimuli.
  • To evaluate the use of continuous shape index and Casorati curvature scales in vision.

Main Methods:

  • An experiment was designed presenting cinematographic stimuli of volumetric objects.
  • Observers were asked to judge the quality and magnitude of the presented shapes.
  • No prior training was provided to the observers regarding shape perception scales.

Main Results:

  • Observers demonstrated an ability to readily use continuous shape index scales.
  • Observers showed reasonable resolution in judging shape magnitude.
  • Visual perception of local solid shape is feasible and quantifiable.

Conclusions:

  • The visual system can effectively perceive and quantify local solid shape properties.
  • Continuous shape index and Casorati curvature are viable metrics for visual shape analysis.
  • Further research into visual perception of geometric properties is warranted.