Panoramic 360◦ videos in virtual reality using two lenses and a mobile phone

Cameras generally have a 60◦ field of view of and can capture only a portion of their surroundings. Panoramic cameras are used to capture the entire 360◦ view known as panoramic images. Virtual reality makes use of these panoramic images to provide a more immersive experience compared to seeing images on a 2D screen. Most of the panoramic cameras are expensive. It is important for the camera to be affordable in order for virtual reality to become a part of daily life. This is a comprehensive document about the successful implementation of the cheapest 360◦ video camera, using multiple lenses on a mobile phone. With the advent of technology nearly everyone has a mobile phone. Equipping these mobile phones with the technology to capture panoramic images using multiple lenses will convert them into the most economical panoramic camera.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Computer Science

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2016

Author dc:creator

• Ramachandrappa, Aashik

Contributors dc:contributor

• LaValle, Steven M.

• Panorama
• Virtual
• Reality
• 360◦
• mobile

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2015 Aashik Ramachandrappa

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/89067

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/89067