In this paper, we characterize the noise in Kinect depth images based on multiple factors
and introduce a uniform nomenclature for the types of noise. In the process, we briefly …

(57) ABSTRACT A user interface method includes defining an interaction Sur face
containing an interaction region in space. A sequence of depth maps is captured over time …

(51) Int. Cl hat is projected he obj ing the singl parency G09G 3/00(2006.01) A processor
(24) processes the image captured by the image G06T I5/10(2011.01) capture assembly so …

A device for processing data includes a first input port for receiving color image data from a
first image sensor and a second input port for receiving depth-related image data from a …

A method for processing data includes receiving a depth map of a scene containing a
humanoid form. The depth map is processed so as to identify three-dimensional (3D) …

A method for mapping includes projecting onto an object a pattern of multiple spots having
respective positions and shapes, such that the positions of the spots in the pattern are …

Related US Application Data (63) Continuation of application No. 12/840.312, filed on US
Appl. No. 13/008,042 office Action dated Jul. 15, 2013. Jul. 21, 2010, now Pat. No …

30 space having a first angular extent. A field multiplier is inter posed between the projection
lens and the first area and is configured to expand the projected optical beam so as to cast …

Optical apparatus includes first and second diffractive optical elements (DOEs) arranged in
series to diffract an input beam of radiation. The first DOE is configured to apply to the input …

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