Issues on the geometry of central catadioptric image formation

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Abstract
An imaging system with a single effective viewpoint is called a central projection system. The conventional perspective camera is an example of a central projection system. Sys- tems using mirrors to enhance the field of view while keep- ing a unique center of projection are also examples of cen- tral projection systems. Perspective image formation can be described by a linear model with well known proper- ties. In general central catadioptric imaging the mapping between points in the world and in the image is highly non- linear. This paper establishes a general model for central catadioptric image formation made up of three functions: a linear function mapping the world into an oriented pro- jective plane, a non-linear transformation between two ori- ented projective planes, and a collineation in the plane. The model is used to study issues in the projection of lines. The equations and geometric properties of general catadioptric imaging of lines are derived. The application of the results in auto-calibration of central catadioptric systems and re- construction are discussed. A method to calibrate the sys- tem using three line images is presented.

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