Correction optimization of lens radial distortion with bending measurement function

Abstract

In this paper, a distortion correction method with reduced complexity is proposed. With the singleparameter division model, the initial approximation of distortion parameters and the distortion center can be calibrated. Based on the distance from the image center to the fitting lines of the extracted curves, a bending measurement function with a weighted factor is proposed to optimize the initial value. Simulation and experiments verify the proposed method.

Keywords

arc fitting / camera calibration / distortion correction / division model / field angle

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