Presentation from Conekt at the Centre for Defence Enterprise Marketplace held on 6 September

1. Marketplace 2016
Alan Jacobs-Cook
Conekt

2. Conekt
Conekt is part of ZF TRW
and provides engineering
consultancy and test
services to companies in
a diverse range of
industries.

3. Dynamic generation of 3D perspective using
array of descending cameras
• camera launch and descend mechanism
• intelligent processing algorithms to
extract 2D key image frames based on
change analysis
• additional pre-processing of images to
assist in automating 3D map generation
• 3D map generation with photogrammetry

4. Success to date
• developed an efficient process for extracting
key frames to reduce the big data processing
requirement at source
• implemented a mechanism for post
processing images to enhance the 3D map
building process
• presented mixed 3D map context view with
associated source 2D higher resolution
imagery for analysis
• demonstrated of a new, unique ground
launched reconnaissance utility

5. What next?
• embedded in-camera processing to enable real-time
high tempo 2D image capture
• base station automation and optimisation of 2D to 3D
photogrammetry conversion
• investigation of tactical multi-use (mounted or launched)
with unmanned aerial vehicles, land vehicles /
unmanned ground vehicles or soldier mounted
• overall objective is to realise a high tempo 2D image
capture camera array capable of generating a 3D map
within minutes

6. We’re looking for…
• stakeholders and end-users who can offer suggestions about
potential applications and deployment opportunities
• collaborative partners who can help us to exploit this
technology in defence and other industries