"Flexible structured light system calibration method with all digital features" (2023)

S. Zhang, “Flexible structured light system calibration method with all digital features,” Optics Express 31(10), 17076-17086 (2023)

Abstract

We propose an innovative method for single-camera and single-projector structured light system calibration in that it eliminates the need for calibration targets with physical features. Instead, a digital display such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen is used to present a digital feature pattern for camera intrinsic calibration, while a flat surface such as the mirror is used for projector intrinsic and extrinsic calibration. To carry out this calibration, a secondary camera is required to facilitate the entire process. Because no specially made calibration targets with real physical features are required for the entire calibration process, our method offers greater flexibility and simplicity in achieving accurate calibration for structured light systems.  Experimental results have demonstrated the success of this proposed method.