Conventional vision systems and algorithms assume the camera to have a single viewpoint. However, sensors need not always maintain a single viewpoint. For instance, an incorrectly aligned system could cause non-single viewpoints. Also, systems could be designed to specifically deviate from a single viewpoint to trade-off image characteristics such as resolution and field of view. In these cases, the locus of viewpoints forms what is called a caustic. In this paper, we present an in-depth analysis of caustics of catadioptric cameras with conic reflectors. Properties of caustics with respect to field of view and resolution are presented. Finally, we present ways to calibrate conic catadioptric systems and estimate their caustics from known camera motion.
Caustics of catadioptric cameras
2001-01-01
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