Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media for identifying a rough depth map in a scene and for determining a stereo-base distance for three-dimensional (3D) content creation

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PATENT NO 9344701
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13337676

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Methods, systems, and computer program products for determining a depth map in a scene are disclosed herein. According to one aspect, a method includes collecting focus statistical information for a plurality of focus windows. The method may also include determining a focal distance for each window. Further, the method may include determining near, far, and target focus distances. The method may also include calculating a stereo-base and screen plane using the focus distances.

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3D MEDIA CORPORATION68 T W ALEXANDER DRIVE RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK NC 27709

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Markas, Tassos Chapel Hill, US 24 1046
McNamer, Michael Apex, US 23 1084
Robers, Marshall Durham, US 10 552

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