The system consists of an array of CMOS cameras mounted in a fixed configuration that acquires a large field of view, with enough resolution to allow focusing on the desired region of interest. This system creates a two-dimensional mosaic of the observed scene with geometric and photometric correction using an offline calibration procedure. It also generates any desired intermediate view from the collection of images acquired by the array of cameras, with the ability of performing the equivalent of pan, tilt and zoom operations.
Advantages Can capture a large field of view.
Easy to calibrate. More accuracy and non-mechanical response time. More robust because there are no moving parts. Applications Surveillance Videoconferencing State of Development Prototype system developed. Rights Available Worldwide, exclusive and non-exclusive, subject to government rights.