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Camera Calibration Robust to Defocus Using Phase-Shifting Patterns.

Bolin Cai1, Yuwei Wang2, Keyi Wang3

  • 1Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China. cbl37@mail.ustc.edu.cn.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 17, 2017
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This study introduces a new method using phase-shifting circular grating (PCG) arrays for accurate camera calibration, even with severely defocused images. The technique encodes features into phase, improving precision over traditional intensity-based methods.

Area of Science:

  • Computer Vision
  • Optical Engineering
  • Metrology

Background:

  • Traditional camera calibration methods struggle with accuracy in substantially defocused images.
  • Feature point detection and localization are critical for precise camera parameter estimation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an improved camera calibration approach robust to severe defocus.
  • To enhance feature point localization accuracy using phase information.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed a novel method utilizing three phase-shifting circular grating (PCG) arrays.
  • Encoded feature points into phase distribution for precise recovery via phase-shifting techniques.
  • Employed concentric circles for accurate PCG center estimation and introduced an automatic sorting algorithm for feature points.
Keywords:
camera calibrationconcentric circledefocusfeature pointsphase-shifting

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Main Results:

  • The proposed PCG array method accurately locates feature points even in severely blurred images.
  • Demonstrated superior performance compared to single concentric circle arrays under severe defocus conditions.
  • Experimental validation using synthetic and real images confirmed the method's effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • The phase-shifting circular grating array method offers a significant improvement for camera calibration in defocused scenarios.
  • Accurate feature point localization is achievable through phase encoding, overcoming limitations of intensity-based approaches.
  • The developed technique provides a robust solution for challenging imaging conditions in computer vision and metrology.