Systems and methods for generating composite depth images based on signals from an inertial sensor

A computer-implemented method for generating composite depth images, the method being implemented in a computer system that includes one or more hardware processors configured by machine-readable instructions, the method comprising:

• capturing, by a depth sensor, a set of depth images over a capture period of time, the set of depth images including depth information, the depth information of the individual depth images indicating distance from capture positions of the set of depth images to surfaces viewable from the capture positions, wherein the set of depth images includes at least a first depth image captured from a first capture position, and a second depth image captured from a second capture position that is different from the first capture position;
• generating, by an inertial sensor, inertial signals that convey values of one or more inertial parameters characterizing motion of the depth sensor during the capture period of time;
• selecting a target capture position based on one or more of the capture positions of the set of depth images;
• generating, using the values of the one or more inertial parameters, re-projected depth images, wherein the re-projected depth images include a first re-projected depth image and a second re-projected depth image, wherein the first re-projected depth image represents the depth information included in the first depth image as if the first depth image had been captured from the target capture position, and wherein the second re-projected depth image represents the depth information included in the second depth image as if the second depth image had been captured from the target capture position;
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• generating a composite depth image by combining multiple depth images, such multiple depth images including one or both of the first re-projected depth image and the second re-projected depth image.