Systems and methods for spatial video capture

A method performed using a system, wherein the system comprises:

• an enclosure comprising a panel, wherein the panel comprises a first light-permeable element and a second light-permeable element;
• a light-detecting element disposed within the enclosure, wherein the light-detecting element is configured to detect light traveling toward an inner surface of the panel of the enclosure;
• a first mirroring element disposed within the enclosure and configured to reflect light traveling through the first light-permeable element of the panel;
• a second mirroring element disposed within the enclosure and configured to reflect light traveling through the second light-permeable element of the panel;
• and
• a MEMS mirror disposed within the enclosure, wherein the MEMS mirror is orientable into at least a first position and a second position, wherein:
• when the MEMS mirror is oriented in the first position, the MEMS mirror is configured to direct light reflected by the first mirroring element to the light-detecting element;
• and
• when the MEMS mirror is oriented in the second position, the MEMS mirror is configured to direct light reflected by the second mirroring element to the light-detecting element;
• the method comprising:
• orienting the MEMS mirror to the first position;
• capturing a first image based on light reflected by the first mirroring element and directed to the light-detecting element by the MEMS mirror while the MEMS mirror is oriented in the first position;
• switching the orientation of the MEMS mirror to the second position;
• capturing a second image based on light reflected by the second mirroring element and directed to the light-detecting element by the MEMS mirror while the MEMS mirror is oriented in the second position;
• and
• generating a spatial image based on at least the first image and the second image.

A non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions encoded thereon that are executed by control circuitry of a system, wherein the system comprises:

• an enclosure comprising a panel, wherein the panel comprises a first light-permeable element and a second light-permeable element;
• a light-detecting element disposed within the enclosure, wherein the light-detecting element is configured to detect light traveling toward an inner surface of the panel of the enclosure;
• a first mirroring element disposed within the enclosure and configured to reflect light traveling through the first light-permeable element of the panel;
• a second mirroring element disposed within the enclosure and configured to reflect light traveling through the second light-permeable element of the panel;
• and
• a MEMS mirror disposed within the enclosure, wherein the MEMS mirror is orientable into at least a first position and a second position, wherein:
• when the MEMS mirror is oriented in the first position, the MEMS mirror is configured to direct light reflected by the first mirroring element to the light-detecting element;
• and
• when the MEMS mirror is oriented in the second position, the MEMS mirror is configured to direct light reflected by the second mirroring element to the light-detecting element;
• wherein execution of the instructions causes control circuitry to:
• orient the MEMS mirror to the first position;
• capture a first image based on light reflected by the first mirroring element and directed to the light-detecting element by the MEMS mirror while the MEMS mirror is oriented in the first position;
• switch the orientation of the MEMS mirror to the second position;
• capture a second image based on light reflected by the second mirroring element and directed to the light-detecting element by the MEMS mirror while the MEMS mirror is oriented in the second position;
• and
• generate a spatial image based on at least the first image and the second image.