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Chapter 1568 Structured Light

Although Zhou Buqi doesn't understand these esoteric 3D technologies, it doesn't matter, he just needs to stick to one principle.

The technologies he has heard of are all correct technologies that can shine in the future!
Binocular technology?
do not know much!

ToF technology?
never heard of that!

Structured light technology... This is a well-known industry trend led by the launch of the iPhone, and will be the most mainstream solution in the field of face recognition for smartphones in the future.

Zhou Buqi has heard of structured light technology, which means that this will be the mainstream in the future.

This is enough!

Shen Xiangyang didn't know why, and then simply made a simple analysis of these three technologies.

The binocular technology is the simplest and the lowest cost. It is a technology that even a director Cameron can play with. Of course, the level is not too high.The problem is, binocular technology mimics the human eye.

How high can the human eye discern?

Shooting a 3D movie is okay, but there is still a long way to go to truly meet the conditions for identity authentication based on face information.

After all, from the point of view of Silicon Valley, computers should be smarter than humans.

Computer recognition should be more accurate than human eye recognition.

When Huawei's mobile phone changed from 2D to 3D face recognition authentication, it adopted binocular technology at the earliest stage, and the main publicity point was "We are different from Apple".But then quickly gave up and turned to the technical direction of structured light.

Shen Xiangyang said with a smile: "Using the binocular stereo imaging scheme to authenticate the identity, I feel that the accuracy is not too high. However, the advantages of this scheme are simple principle, low cost, and easy popularization. According to your entertainment robot plan, the future Our robots might be able to use this technique when they are holographically projecting."

Zhou Buqi nodded, "It makes sense, this further confirms the necessity for us to acquire Lucasfilm."

Shen Xiangyang said: "So although there are currently three mainstream theoretical solutions, the only ones that can really be applied to smartphones are ToF technology and structured light technology. From a theoretical point of view, ToF technology has simple structure, low equipment cost, and anti-interference. Good, long-distance precision and other advantages. From this perspective, it is better than the structured light solution. The cost of structured light is too high, the technical principle is complicated, and a lot of edge computing is required.”

"So you tend to ToF technology?"

"Yes, it's the majority in the industry."

Zhou Buqi frowned, which was different from his cognition, "ToF technology is all advantages? No disadvantages?"

Shen Xiangyang said: "Of course there are disadvantages, that is, the dynamic effect is not ideal. ToF is actually a time-of-flight ranging technology, which refers to emitting a processed light, which will be reflected back when it hits an object, and capture the back and forth time. Because the speed of light is known and modulate the wavelength of light, so the distance to an object can be calculated quickly and accurately."

Zhou Buqi quickly understood, and said slowly: "But when a person performs identity verification, they are often not static, but dynamic. Once they move, it will affect the position of the optical signal, which will lead to When the algorithm is processed, it presents a very blurred image. Just like when a person shakes when taking a photo, it is easy to take pictures of flowers."

Shen Xiangyang secretly praised in his heart, thinking that the big boss is really smart, he can understand everything in one point, not only can he understand it quickly, but can also draw inferences from one instance, and said with a smile: "Yes, that's what it means."

Zhou Buqi said decisively: "Then choose structured light technology! That's it!"

"what?"

Shen Xiangyang was slightly taken aback.

"There are three reasons for choosing structured light." Zhou Buqi said in a deep voice, "First, I firmly believe that the choice of life is to walk the narrow door. The wide door is easy to walk, let others walk. Walking the narrow door is not only courage, but also a discovery. Opportunities for a new world."

Shen Xiangyang laughed, "Don't you always read "Zi Zhi Tong Jian"? Are you reading the "Bible"?"

Zhou was puzzled, "What happened to the Bible?"

Shen Xiangyang said: "There is a passage in the Bible, that is, Jesus taught believers to walk through the narrow gate."

"I haven't read the Bible. It's one of my principles for doing business. Take the narrow door, travel the long road, and see the twilight." Zhou Buqi waved his hand, "The advantage of walking the narrow door is that it can utilize resources. Maximize. For example, in this 3D technology, the majority is ToF technology, just let them do it. If this path is correct and they succeed, it means that there will be a large number of ToF solutions in the market , fierce competition means that the price is very low. Even if we lag behind in this field, we can spend very little money to purchase related services. If structured light proves to be correct, this is another unpopular narrow door. We could easily be leaders in the industry."

Shen Xiangyang nodded, "This is the choice with the highest return expectation."

Zhou Buqi said: "The second point is the dynamic effect. It is difficult for the ToF technology solution to solve the motion recognition, which is obviously not possible. The 3D technology solution must be dynamic, and only dynamic authentication can show subjective sexually active organisms."

Shen Xiangyang was silent.

Zhou Buqi went on to say: "The third point is the combination of multiple fields. Such as virtual reality, augmented reality, such as 3D games and sensor motion capture. From a dynamic point of view, the structured light solution is more in line with market demand. "

Shen Xiangyang took a deep breath, "Okay, then it's settled!"

Zhou Buqi smiled and said: "Yes, after winning Lucasfilm, the binocular technology will be settled. Next, you will work harder on the direction of structured light."

Shen Xiangyang pondered for a while, and said slowly: "If you want to be the world's leading cutting-edge technology, it is not enough to rely on your own strength to start from scratch."

"Ok?"

"We have to rely on the power of the whole world to go for mergers and acquisitions. It's like acquiring the best binocular stereoscopic imaging technology in the world by acquiring Lucasfilm. If we don't acquire Lucasfilm, we Ziweixing will organize our own team Starting from scratch, I am afraid that it will be difficult to surpass them in ten or twenty years. The development of technology requires precipitation, and the more sophisticated the technology, the more accumulated it will be."

Zhou Buqi asked: "To acquire a commercial company related to structured light technology?"

Shen Xiangyang said: "Yes, we want to buy it. From the perspective of imaging principles, the effect of structured light is better than that of binocular. If you want to make a 3D movie with better visual effects than "Avatar", if you still use binocular It is almost impossible to start with the technology of stereoscopic imaging. If the technology of structured light is used, it may be able to make a breakthrough. You are right just now, structured light has great advantages in the direction of the integration of virtual and reality. In augmented reality and In the field of 3D modeling, structured light is the best solution.”

Zhou Buqi was very excited, "Yes! Then we must do it as soon as possible! Universal Pictures has launched the sequel of "Jurassic Park", which is a big project. The most important thing is to make 3D modeling of dinosaurs, Not only must the special effects be realistic, but the 3D effects must also be beautiful. "Avatar" is about a world, and the biggest attraction of "Jurassic Park" is the dinosaurs, and the dinosaurs must be done well."

Shen Xiangyang smiled and said: "That's just a coincidence. The principle of structured light can produce better and more amazing dinosaur 3D models than binocular technology. As far as I know, there are currently only two companies in the world that have relatively deep experience in this system field." research, one in Silicon Valley and one in Israel.”

Zhou Buqi waved his hand, "You figure it out!"

……

Universal Pictures has launched the sequel plan of "Jurassic Park". It will release three sequels within 10 years. Of course, these sequels must be made into 3D movies. The main partner is to choose Lucasfilm's sequels. Industrial Light and Magic.

Cameron has driven the binocular 3D technology. It is conceivable that Hollywood will use this technology trend as the main body to shoot 3D movies in the next few years.

It is impossible to surpass "Avatar" by imitating blindly.

Ziwei Star Global is backed by the technology giant Ziwei Star, which has every reason to further upgrade the 3D visual effects!

To further promote the technological revolution in Hollywood!
In the early years, the technological revolution in Hollywood was driven by George Lucas, who launched the computer-generated film "Star Wars" in 1977.He later retired and was succeeded by James Cameron, whose "Avatar" series represented a new era of technology.

Letting two directors promote the technological revolution in Hollywood is really a portrayal of Hollywood's helpless reality.

Hollywood and Silicon Valley are at odds and look down on each other.

Now it is different, Silicon Valley has brought the general trend of the times to crush Hollywood, behind Ziwei Star Global is the Silicon Valley-style Hollywood Entertainment Group, which is an industrial upgrade of "Internet + entertainment".

The technological revolution in Hollywood should be led by Ziwei Star Global!

Led by Zhou Buqi!
The first step is to present the dinosaurs in the sequel of "Jurassic Park" with a technology that is more amazing than the 3D effect of "Avatar", and then bring the audience a fantastic viewing experience!
Zhou Buqi has such ambitions.

George Lucas also happens to be a kindred spirit.

Lucasfilm is similar to Ziweixing Global in some aspects. Lucasfilm is located between Hollywood and Silicon Valley. It is the Hollywood film company with the strongest sense of technology and the most entertaining Silicon Valley technology company.

At this level, Zhou Buqi and George Lucas hit it off!
Before that, Zhou Buqi had already asked clearly.

George Lucas has a long history with Universal Pictures.

He was able to rise to become a great director, relying on the cultivation of Universal Pictures in the early years, and the film "American Graffiti" that won him an Oscar nomination for best director was invested by Universal Pictures.Because of the success of this film, George Lucas had the opportunity to make "Star Wars" next.

However, Lucasfilm is his life's painstaking effort, and it is not an easy decision for him to completely sell the company.

George Lucas was silent about selling the company.

Fortunately, both sides have a passion for technology, and had a pleasant conversation based on 3D movies, 3D modeling, binocular technology and structured light technology.

There is a common language.

(End of this chapter)