Multi-view Omni-directional Imaging

This paper describes a novel camera design for the creation of multiple panoramic images, such that each location in the scene may be viewed from different viewpoints in different images. The resulting images can be viewed by a human observer, creating depth and motion sensation. The new camera can create images with a field of view of up to a full 360, and can have viewpoints from a range of possible viewpoints. The resulting images can be captured by photographic material or by an electronic sensor. The resulting images can be viewed by a multiple-view display such as a lenticular array, or by a stereopair display such as a stereo Head Mounted Display. Viewing with a Head Mounted Display enables the application of Automatic Disparity Control. A similar setup can be used to photograph an object from the outside towards the inside, creating a stereo view of the object from all directions around the object.