NDLI: Pseudo-3D Video Conferencing with a Generic Webcam

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Harrison, C. Hudson, S.E.
Copyright Year	2008
Description	Author affiliation: Human-Comput. Interaction Inst., Carnegie Mellon Univ., Pittsburgh, PA (Harrison, C.; Hudson, S.E.)
Abstract	When conversing with someone via video conference, you are provided with a virtual window into their space. However, this currently remains both flat and fixed, limiting its immersiveness. Previous research efforts have explored the use of 3D in telecommunication, and show that the additional realism can enrich the video conference experience. However, existing systems require complex sensor and cameras setups that make them infeasible for widespread adoption. We present a method for producing a pseudo-3D experience using only a single generic webcam at each end. This means nearly any computer currently able to video conference can use our technique, making it readily adoptable. Although using comparatively simple techniques, the 3D result is convincing.
Starting Page	236
Ending Page	241
File Size	16126566
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9780769534541
DOI	10.1109/ISM.2008.12
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2008-12-15
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Videoconference Streaming media Portals Sensor systems Cameras Hair Layout Hardware Head Animation interface video conference video conferencing 3D head tracking motion parallax background subtraction user segmentation telepresence tele-immersion teleconference webcam virtual window virtual portal collaborative
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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