Title :
FPGA based stereo imaging system with applications in computer gaming
Author :
Andorko, Istvan ; Corcoran, Peter M. ; Bigioi, Petronel
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Eng. & Inf., Nat. Univ. of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Abstract :
A real-time stereo imaging system is described. It incorporates dual image acquisition chains on a single FPGA device and is able to provide real-time synchronized video output from twin CMOS imaging sensors. The platform is designed to provide hardware support for future implementations of advanced face analysis algorithms. In the context of computer gaming applications this system can provide real-time capture of a game players facial actions and expressions serving as an enabling technology for next generation gaming. Potential applications include (i) generating 3D real-time responsive game avatars and (ii) employing real-time face data for next-generation game UI.
Keywords :
CMOS image sensors; computer games; face recognition; field programmable gate arrays; stereo image processing; video signal processing; CMOS imaging sensor; FPGA device; computer gaming application; dual image acquisition; face analysis algorithm; real-time stereo imaging system; real-time video synchronization; Algorithm design and analysis; Application software; Avatars; CMOS image sensors; CMOS technology; Computer applications; Field programmable gate arrays; Games; Hardware; Real time systems; face detection & analysis; game peripheral; imaging pipeline; stereo-imaging;
Conference_Titel :
Games Innovations Conference, 2009. ICE-GIC 2009. International IEEE Consumer Electronics Society's
Conference_Location :
London
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4459-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4460-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICEGIC.2009.5293586
