Isao Ohashi

Control of subjective depth on 3‐D displays by a quantified monocular depth cue

— This paper considers the architecture and the effectiveness of new algorithms that control the subjective depth on 3-D displays by modulating the contrast of stereoscopic pictures on the basis of a quantified monocular depth cue. First, a psychophysical experiment to quantify the relationship between contrast and subjective depth was conducted. This experimental result shows that the higher the contrast, the nearer the object will be perceived, corresponding to the qualitative relationship. Second, this result was applied to image-processing algorithms that expand or contract the subjective depth of stereoscopic pictures. Subjective assessments to verify the effectiveness of the algorithms were also conducted. The results suggest that the algorithms will allow viewers to experience a highly realistic sensation.

61.1: Control of Subjective Depth in Stereoscopic Motion Pictures by Quantified Aerial Perspective

Our previous study showed that the algorithm using quantified aerial perspective could control subjective depth in stereoscopic still pictures. Being integrated with a motion-estimation technique, this algorithm can be applied to motion pictures. In this paper, details of the algorithm and results of subjective assessment will be presented and discussed.

58.4: Distinguished Paper: Control of Subjective Depth on 3-D Displays by a Quantified Monocular Depth Cue

This paper considers the architecture and the effectiveness of new algorithms which control the subjective depth on 3-D displays by modulating the contrast of stereoscopic images on the basis of a quantified monocular depth cue. The results suggest that the algorithms will allow people to feel a highly realistic sensation.