Design and Implementation of Multi-layered Seeing-and-moving-through System

Abstract

In this study, we propose a multi-layered seeing-and-moving-through system that allows users to view a multi-layered landscape. In the case where various buildings are present in multi-layer and interrupt users’ view, the hidden layer can be viewed using this system. We designed two different modes for the observation: "multi-layered seeing-through mode" in which users can a see-through multi-layered scene without moving around and "moving-through mode" in which users can perceive a feeling of moving around and can directly observe the hidden area. Additionally, we considered two types of presentation method: pre-observed and live. Given that we need to consider the representation methods wherein the system can effectively handle live images, first, we considered a system that uses fixed viewpoint cameras and, then, attempted to utilize drones as movable cameras.