• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2009.10a
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• pp.737-738
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• 2009

• Journal of Broadcast Engineering
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.176-186
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• 1999

In order to produce an image that lends realism to audience in the virtual studio system. it is important to synchronize precisely between foreground objects and background image provided by computer graphics. In this paper, we propose a method of camera parameter extraction for the synchronization by tracking the pose of TV camera. We derive an equation for extracting camera parameters from inverse perspective equations for tracking the pose of the camera and 3-D transformation between base coordinates and estimated coordinates. We show the validity of the proposed method in terms of the accuracy ratio between the parameters computed from the equation and the real parameters that applied to a TV camera.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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• 2001.11b
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• pp.51-56
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• 2001

최근에 TV 방송에서 가상스튜디오나 가상캐릭터와 같은 가상현실(VR:Vinual Reality) 기술이 자주 사용되고 있으며, 증강현실(Ah: Augmented Reality) 기술에 대한 관심도 높아지고 있다. 본 논문에서는 증강현실 기술을 방송에 응용한 가상스크린 시스템에 대해 소개한다. 가상스크린 시스템은 움직이는 색상패턴 패널을 추적하여 실시간으로 그 위에 동영상을 합성하는 증강 영상 시스템이다. KBS 기술연구소에서는 가상스크린 시스템을 개발하고 'K-비전'이라 이름지었다. 이 시스템은 사용자가 들고 움직이는 패널에 동영상이나 그래픽 영상 등을 보여줄 수 있는데, 보여지는 모든 영상은 카메라의 움직임과 패널의 움직임에 따라 정확하게 입혀진다. 패널 추적을 위하여 블럽분석(blob analysis)이나 특징추적(feature tracking)과 같은 영상처리 기술을 이용한다. K-비전은 모든 타입의 카메라와 사용 가능하며, 특별한 부가장치가 필요하지 않다. 센서를 부착하지 않아도 되고, 캘리브레이션(calibration) 과정 또한 필요하지 않다. K-비전은 선거개표방송, 다큐멘터리, 오락 프로그램 등 생방송 프로그램에서 활용한다.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.617-625
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• 2022

This study attempted to compare and analyze metaverse platforms according to their functions. The five metaverse platform was selected and comparatively analyzed through in-depth interviews with experts. As a result of the research, first, Roblox allows you to create and customize your own avatar, provides studio functions for free, and allows you to enjoy private games with friends. Second, Zepeto can create an avatar with one selfie and provides a creative studio function. Third, in Fortnite, it is possible to create in-game characters, purchase and wear items provided in the game, and play games with friends in Creative Mode. Fourth, in Gather Town, networking with users in virtual space is possible, and your own avatar customization and desired virtual space template are provided. Finally, Facebook Horizon participates in the virtual world Horizon with its own avatar that you decorate yourself, and it can function as a world builder, and you can set up a billboard in virtual reality or a virtual store. The value of this study provided a theoretical basis that can be applied to the future industry through the characteristics of the metaverse platform.

• Korea Multimedia Society
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.9-18
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• 2006

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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• 2002.11a
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• pp.269-274
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• 2002

최근에 TV의 축구, 야구와 같은 스포츠 중계 방송에서 팀의 로고나 점수, 거리와 같은 그래픽 정보를 운동장에 합성시켜 보여주는 새로운 기술이 사용되고 있다. 이는 증강현실(AR: Augmented Reality)의 한 분야인 실시간 이미징 합성 기법을 사용한 것으로서 일반적으로 가상이미징 시스템이라 불리운다. 본 논문에서는 방송용 카메라의 렌즈와 팬(pan), 틸트(tilt) 축에 센서를 부착하여 이를 해석함으로써, 실시간으로 3차원 그래픽 좌표계의 가상 카메라를 제어하는 센서기반 가상이미징 시스템의 구현 결과와 관련기술을 소개한다. KBS 기술연구소에서는 실시간 가상이미징 시스템을 개발하여 'VIVA(Virtual Imaging & Virtual Advertising)'라 이름지었다. 이 시스템은 렌즈 데이터에 근거하여 카메라 캘리브레이션을 수행하며, 주밍(zooming)시 발생하는 카메라의 시점(view point) 변화를 반영하여 원거리 촬영이 이루어지는 스포츠 중계뿐만 아니라 보다 정확성이 요구되는 스튜디오 내의 근거리 프로그램 제작에도 사용이 가능하다. 합성되는 그래픽은 실세계와 같은 완전한 3차원 좌표 공간에 놓이게 되며, 월드 좌표계와 카메라 좌표계를 이용하여 사전 제작된 오브젝트들을 원하는 곳에 위치시킬 수 있다. 실사와 그래픽의 효과적인 합성을 위하여 오버레이(overlay) 모드는 물론 알파키(alphakey)와 크로마키(chromakey)를 조합한 모드를 사용하였다. VIVA는 2002년 부산 아시안 게임에서 수영과 양궁 중계에 활용하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Telematics and Electronics S
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• v.36S no.7
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• pp.90-103
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• 1999

In this paper, we present an overall algorithm for real-time camera parameter extraction which is one of key elements in implementing virtual studio. The prevailing mechanical methode for tracking cameras have several disadvantage such as the price, calibration with the camera and operability. To overcome these disadvantages we calculate camera parameters directly from the input image using computer-vision technique. When using zoom lenses, it requires real time calculation of lens distortion. But in Tsai algorithm, adopted for camera calibration, it can be calculated through nonlinear optimization in triple parameter space, which usually takes long computation time. We proposed a new method, separating lens distortion parameter from the other two parameters, so that it is reduced to nonlinear optimization in one parameter space, which can be computed fast enough for real time application.

• Journal of KIISE:Computing Practices and Letters
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• v.7 no.5
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• pp.498-509
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• 2001

Collaborative systems allow users, who may be far removed from each other geographically, to do collaborative work such as 3D animation, computer game, and industrial design in a single virtual space. This paper describes our experience to develop a collaborative system framework that aims at expanding the some functions of a stand-alone visual modeling tool, called 3D Studio Max, into those of the distributed collaborative working environments. The paper mainly deals with design and implementation of a 3D shared-object Plug-In with respect to the 3D Studio Max Plug-In Software Development Kit in the distributed collaborative system developed by the authors. There are two major functions of the proposed scheme; one is to write 3D object-information to the shared memory after extracting it from the 3D Studio Max, the other is to create 3D objects after retrieving them from the shared memory. Also, the proposed scheme provides a simple way of storing 3D objects that have variable size, by means of shared memory which located in between the collaborative system clients and 3D studio Max. One of the remarkable virtures of the Plug-In is to reduce a considerable amount of shared object data which in consequence can mitigate the network overhead. This can be achieved by the fact that the system is able to extract a minimum amount of 3D objects that are required to transmit. Also, using the proposed scheme, user can facilitate 3D Studio Max into distributed collaborative working environments. This, in consequence give many benefits such as saving time as well as eliminating space constraints in the course of 3D modeling when we are under industrial design process.

• Journal of Digital Contents Society
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.271-278
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• 2012

Recently, infrared (IR)-based depth sensors have proliferated as consumer electronics thanks to decreased price, which led to various applications including gesture recognition in television virtual studios. However, the depth sensors fail to capture depth information correctly under strong light conditions emitting infrared light which are very common in television studios. This paper analyzes the mechanism of such interference between the depth sensors relying on certain IR frequencies and infrared light emitting sources, and provides methods to get correct depth information by applying filters. Also, it describes experiment methods and presents the results of applying multiple combinations of filters with different cut-off frequencies. Finally, it proves that the interference due to IR can be filtered out using proposed filtering method practically by experiment.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.7 no.4
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• pp.711-719
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• 2021

EBS has been producing numerous educational contents with traditional virtual studio production systems since the early 2000s and applied AR video production system in October 2020, twenty-years after. Although the basic concept of synthesizing graphic elements and actual image in real time by tracking camera movement and lens information is similar to the previous one but the newly applied AR video production system contains some of advanced technologies that are improved over the previous ones. Marker tracking technology that enables camera movement free and position tracking has been applied that can track the location stably, and the operating software has been applied with Unreal Engine, one of the representative graphic engines used in computer game production, therefore the system's rendering burden has been reduced, enabling high-quality and real-time graphic effects. This system is installed on a crane camera that is mainly used in a crane shot at the live broadcasting studio and applied for live broadcasting programs for children and some of the videos such as program introductions and quiz events that used to be expressed in 2D graphics were converted to 3D AR videos which has been enhanced. This paper covers the effect of introduction and application of the AR video production system on EBS content production and the future development direction and possibility.