Analysis of the 3D trajectory of absolute motion of an object using a motionless monocular camera

Based on the triangulation method, the 3D motion of an object can be completely recognized by a stereo camera. However, the question whether or not the 3D motion of an object can be completely recognized by a motionless / fixed monocular camera is the yet-unanswered question. In this paper we propose a method using a motionless monocular camera of which the focus is changed in cycle to recognize the absolute 3D motion of an object. We name the method motion from focus.

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