[en] Many applications require the use of multiple cameras to cover a larger volume. In this paper, we evaluate several pair-wise calibration techniques dedicated to range cameras. We compare the precision of a self-calibration technique based on the movement in front of the cameras to object based calibration. While the self-calibration method is less precise than its counterparts, it yields a first estimation of the transformation between the cameras and permits to detect when the cameras become mis-aligned. Therefore it is useful in a practical situations.
Research center :
INTELSIG
Disciplines :
Electrical & electronics engineering
Author, co-author :
Lejeune, Antoine ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Dép. d'électric., électron. et informat. (Inst.Montefiore) > Exploitation des signaux et images
Grogna, David ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Dép. d'électric., électron. et informat. (Inst.Montefiore) > Exploitation des signaux et images
Van Droogenbroeck, Marc ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Dép. d'électric., électron. et informat. (Inst.Montefiore) > Télécommunications
Verly, Jacques ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Dép. d'électric., électron. et informat. (Inst.Montefiore) > Exploitation des signaux et images
Language :
English
Title :
Evaluation of pairwise calibration techniques for range cameras and their ability to detect a misalignment
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