Method and device for generating depth map

An electronic device for generating a depth map, the electronic device comprising:

• a memory configured to store instructions;
• and
• a controller coupled to the memory and configured to execute the instructions to:
• acquire at least one image of a scene including a reflective object or a semi-transparent object;
• acquire, from the at least one image, a first depth map including a depth value for at least one opaque object which is reflected by the reflective object or viewed through the semi-transparent object;
• acquire, from the at least one image, a second depth map including a depth value for the reflective object or the semi-transparent object;
• and
• generate a depth map for the scene based on the acquired first depth map and the acquired second depth map,
• wherein the generated depth map includes the depth value for the reflective object or the semi-transparent object and the depth value for the at least one opaque object which is reflected by the reflective object or viewed through the semi-transparent object.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for storing instructions for generating a depth map, wherein the instructions, when executed by a controller of an electronic device, cause the electronic device to operate a method for generating a depth map, the method comprising:

• acquiring at least one image of a scene including a reflective object or a semi-transparent object;
• acquiring, from the at least one image, a first depth map including a depth value for at least one opaque object which is reflected by the reflective object or viewed through the semi-transparent object;
• acquiring, from the at least one image, a second depth map including a depth value for the reflective object or the semi-transparent object;
• and
• generating a depth map for the scene based on the acquired first depth map and the acquired second depth map,
• wherein the generated depth map includes the depth value for the reflective object or the semi-transparent object and the depth value for the at least one opaque object which is reflected by the reflective object or viewed through the semi-transparent object.