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    • To develop a novel method for absolute phase unwrapping that overcomes the limitations of existing techniques.
    • To utilize light field imaging for robust and accurate 3D shape measurement.

    Main Methods:

    • A novel absolute phase unwrapping method based on light field imaging is proposed.
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    • Phase consistency constraint is leveraged in the resampled field to determine correct fringe orders.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method successfully determines correct fringe orders without additional encoding information.
    • Experimental results validate the accuracy and robustness of the absolute phase unwrapping technique.
    • The method is suitable for 3D shape measurement applications.

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    • Light field imaging offers a promising solution for absolute phase unwrapping in 3D shape measurement.
    • The developed method provides an accurate and robust alternative to traditional phase unwrapping techniques.
    • This advancement enhances the capabilities of fringe projection-based 3D measurement systems.