• Journal of KIISE:Software and Applications
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• v.30 no.1_2
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• pp.153-163
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• 2003

In this paper, we propose a new technique of image based rendering(IBR) for the pose transformation of a face by using only a frontal face image and its mesh without a three-dimensional model. To substitute the 3D geometric model, first, we make up a standard mesh set of a certain person for several face sides ; front. left, right, half-left and half-right sides. For the given person, we compose only the frontal mesh of the frontal face image to be transformed. The other mesh is automatically generated based on the standard mesh set. And then, the frontal face image is geometrically transformed to give different view by using Invertible Meshwarp Algorithm, which is improved to tolerate the overlap or inversion of neighbor vertexes in the mesh. The same warping algorithm is used to generate the opening or closing effect of both eyes and a mouth. To evaluate the transformation performance, we capture dynamic images from 10 persons rotating their heads horizontally. And we measure the location error of 14 main features between the corresponding original and transformed facial images. That is, the average difference is calculated between the distances from the center of both eyes to each feature point for the corresponding original and transformed images. As a result, the average error in feature location is about 7.0% of the distance from the center of both eyes to the center of a mouth.

• Journal of Broadcast Engineering
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• v.9 no.3
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• pp.207-213
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• 2004

The layered depth image (LDI) is an efficient approach to represent three-dimensional objects with complex geometry for image-based rendering (IBR). LDI contains several attribute values together with multiple layers at each pixel location. In this paper, we propose an efficient preprocessing algorithm to compress depth information of LDI. Considering each depth value as a point in the two-dimensional space, we compute the minimum distance between a straight line passing through the previous two values and the current depth value. Finally, the minimum distance replaces the current attribute value. The proposed algorithm reduces the variance of the depth information , therefore, It Improves the transform and coding efficiency.

• Proceedings of the Korea Multimedia Society Conference
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• 2001.11a
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• pp.569-574
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• 2001

인터넷상에서 가상현실을 표현하기 위한 그래픽스 포맷 표준화가 활발히 진행되고 있다. Virtual Reality Modeling Language 97 (VRML 97)은 이러한 표준화 노력으로 공인된 최근의 한 산물이며, 현재는 Web3D 컨소시움에서 VRML 확장 노드들을 추가하고 XML 문서 형식을 취하는 방향으로 VRML 97을 향상시킨 표준 포맷으로 발전시키기 위한 장을 마련하고 있다. VRML 확장을 위해 일반적으로 요구되는 중요한 요소 중 하나가 교화질의 이미지를 빠르게 얻는 것이다. 영상기반렌더링(Image-Based Rendering (IBR)) 기법은 이를 위한 좋은 방법 중 하나로, 우리는 이런 기능을 VRML에서 사용할 수 있는 VRML 확장 형태로 개발된 도구에 의해 데이터를 만들고 이를 지원하도록 VRML 브라우저를 수정하여, VRML 확장으로써의 IBR 기법의 유용성을 보이고자 한다.

• Journal of KIISE:Computer Systems and Theory
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• v.37 no.3
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• pp.184-193
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• 2010

This paper proposes a biological iridescence BRDF(Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function) compression and rendering method. In the graphics technology, iridescence sometimes is named structure colors. The main features of these symptoms are shown transform of color and brightness by varying viewpoint. Graphics technology to render this is the BRDF technology. The BRDF methods enable realistic representation of varying view direction, but it requires a lot of computing power because of large data. In this paper, we obtain reflection map from iridescence BRDF, analyze color of reflection map and propose representation method by several colorfully concentric circle. The one concentric circle represents beam width of reflection ray by one normal vector. In this paper, we synthesize rough concentric by using several virtually optical normal vectors. And we obtain spectrum information from concentric circles passing through the center point. The proposed method enables IBR(image based rendering) technique which results is realistic illuminance and spectrum distribution by one texture from reduced BRDF data within spectrum.

• KSCI Review
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.231-239
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• 2006

Geographic information system (GIS) geography reference it talks the software system which is possible. When like this geographic information system in key feature trying to observe the problem which is an expression of geography information in the center, the research and development with 3 dimension expressions is active from 2 dimension expressions of existing and it is advanced. double meaning geography information which is huge to be quick, the place where it controls efficiently there is a many problem, the ring from the dissertation which it sees and 3 dimensions and efficient scene of the GIS rendering compared to the ring from hazard image base modeling and rendering compared to hazard proposal LDI (Layered Depth Images) it uses GIS rendering compared to the ring to sleep it does. It acquired the terrain data of 3 dimensions from thread side base method. terrain data of 3 dimensions which are acquired like this the place where it has depth information like this depth information in base and the LDI, it did it created. Also it was a traditional modeling method and 3DS-Max it used and it created the LDI. It used LDI information which is acquired like this and the GIS of more efficient 3 dimensions rendering compared to the possibility of ring it was.

• Proceedings of the Korean Information Science Society Conference
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• 2001.04b
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• pp.499-501
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• 2001

본 논문에서는 사실적인 아바타(avata) 구현의 핵심이라 할 수 있는 입체적인 얼굴 표현을 위해, (※원문참조) 기하학적인 정보를 사용하지 않고 중첩 메쉬를 허용하는 개선된 메쉬 워프 알고리즘(mesh warp algor※원문참조)을 이용하여 IBR(Image Based Rendering)을 구현하는 방법을 제안한다. 3차원 모델을 대신하기 위해 (※원문참조) 인물의 정면, 좌우 반측면, 좌우 측면의 얼굴 영상들에 대해 작성된 메쉬를 사용한다. 합성하고자 하는 (※원문참조) 정면 얼굴 영상에 대해서는 정면 메쉬만을 작성하고, 반측면이나 측면 메쉬는 표준 메쉬를 근거로 자(※원문참조)된다. 얼굴 포즈 합성의 성능을 펴가하기 위해, 얼굴을 수평으로 회전하는 실제 포즈 영상과 합성된 포(※원문참조)에 대해 주요 특징점 들을 정규화 한 위치 오차를 측정한 결과, 평균적으로 양 눈의 중심에서 입의 (※원문참조)리에 대해 약 5%의 위치 오차만이 발생한 것으로 나타났다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2002.11a
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• pp.425-428
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• 2002

본 논문에서는 한 장의 정면 얼굴 영상만으로 회전 변형을 수행할 수 있는 새로운 영상기반렌더링(Image Based Rendering, IBR) 기법을 제안한다. 3차원 기하학적 모델을 대신하면서 수평 회전 변형을 연출하기 위해, 특정 인물의 정면, 좌우 반측면, 좌우 측면의 얼굴 영상에 대한 표준 메쉬 집합을 작성한다. 변형하고자 하는 임의의 인물에 대해서는 정면 영상에 대한 메쉬만을 작성하고, 나머지 측면 참조 메쉬들은 표준 메쉬 집합에 의해 자동으로 생성된다. 입체적인 회전 효과를 연출하기 위해, 회전 변형시 발생할 수 있는 제어점들간의 중첩 및 역전을 허용하도록 기존의 두 단계 메쉬워프 알고리즘을 개선한 역전가능 메쉬워프 알고리즘(invertible meshwarp algorithm)을 제안한다. 이 알고리즘을 이용하여 다양한 남녀노소의 정면 얼굴 영상에 대해 회전에 따른 포즈 변형을 수행하여 비교적 자연스러운 포즈 변형 결과를 얻었다.

• Journal of the Korea Computer Graphics Society
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• v.6 no.4
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• pp.1-7
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• 2000

Traditionally, three dimension model s have been used for building virtual worlds, and a data structure called the "scene graph" is often employed to organize these 3D objects in the virtual space. On the other hand, image-based rendering has recently been suggested as a probable alternative VR platform for its photo-realism, however, due to limited interactivity. it has only been used for simple navigation systems. To combine the merits of these two approaches to object/scene representations, this paper proposes for a scene graph structure in which both 3D models and various image-based scenes/objects can be defined. traversed, and rendered together. In fact, as suggested by Shade et al. [1]. these different representations can be used as different LOD's for a given object. For in stance, an object might be rendered using a 3D model at close range, a billboard at an intermediate range. and as part of an environment map at far range. The ultimate objective of this mixed platform is to breath more interactivity into the image based rendered VE's by employing 3D models as well. There are several technical challenges in devising such a platform : designing scene graph nodes for various types of image based techniques, establishing criteria for LOD/representation selection. handling their transition s. implementing appropriate interaction schemes. and correctly rendering the overall scene. Currently, we have extended the scene graph structure of the Sense8's WorldToolKit. to accommodate new node types for environment maps. billboards, moving textures and sprites, "Tour-into-the-Picture" structure, and view interpolated objects. As for choosing the right LOD level, the usual viewing distance and image space criteria are used, however, the switching between the image and 3D model occurs at a distance from the user where the user starts to perceive the object's internal depth. Also. during interaction, regardless of the viewing distance. a 3D representation would be used, if it exists. Finally. we carried out experiments to verify the theoretical derivation of the switching rule and obtained positive results.