Science of Media Information

Additional finding beyond the real thing

- Adding information to art using high-definition multiband image -

Abstract

When we observe an object displayed in an art museum, directly viewing it with our eyes is not necessarily the best way, because much information may actually be invisible, such as some microstructure and fine color textures appearing on the object's surface. We have developed a method to detect and visualize such information using a high-definition multiband camera system. It takes six-band images in visible wavelength as well as the corresponding infrared (IR) images at the same viewing angle. Resolution of the captured image is higher than 0.1 mm/pixel. The system enables us to reproduce accurate color of the object. We may even be able to find invisible information such as sketches behind the image by comparing the color image with the IR image. We demonstrate a concept of a new museum navigation system that can greatly enrich our viewing experience, featuring fine surface-image reproduction, hidden information visualization, and interactive viewing functions.

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Presenters

Masaru Tsuchida
Masaru Tsuchida
Media Information Laboratory
Masaya Murata
Masaya Murata
Media Information Laboratory
Hidehisa Nagano
Hidehisa Nagano
Media Information Laboratory