Three-dimensional imaging with single-frame jigsaw-puzzle-reorganized sinusoidal fringe using multi-pixel axial flat brush scanning

Abstract: Structured-light three-dimensional (3D) imaging can achieve 3D shape of a stationary object via one or more pixelated array cameras with phase-shifting illumination. In order to extend 3D imaging to moving scenarios, we propose a 3D imaging method with double projection of a single-frame modulated light pattern and a sampling pattern. It can continuously image the moving 3D scene by making multi-pixel detector axial flat brush scan along the motion axis. Utilizing spatial multiplexing for multiple single-pixel imaging, each single-pixel does not need to keep staring at some part of the object, avoiding motion blur problem. The performance of our method has been demonstrated by numerical simulations. Given this, we believe that the technique paves the way to practical applications including product line 3D monitoring.