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    • 3D Reconstruction
    • Optical Metrology

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    • Accurate 3D shape reconstruction is crucial for various applications.
    • Traditional depth estimation methods struggle with low-texture surfaces.
    • Active projection methods can enhance surface distinguishability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce an active depth estimation method using a camera array.
    • To address challenges in reconstructing 3D shapes of low-texture objects.
    • To leverage light field measurements for precise depth cues.

    Main Methods:

    • Projecting high-frequency phase-shifted sinusoidal fringe patterns onto object surfaces.
    • Capturing light field measurements using a 5x5 camera array.
    • Performing synthetic aperture refocusing on calibrated and rectified fringe images.
    • Calculating fringe modulations at different depths from refocused images.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated effective depth estimation from defocus using a camera array.
    • Successfully reconstructed 3D shapes of objects with low-texture areas.
    • Verified the method's effectiveness through experimental implementation.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed active depth estimation method is effective for 3D shape reconstruction.
    • The use of fringe patterns and camera arrays enhances depth cue extraction.
    • This technique offers a viable solution for challenging surface reconstruction scenarios.