System and method for 3d association of detected objects

A method for 3D association of detected objects, the method comprising:

• capturing an image of an environment using at least one image sensor;
• detecting an object in the captured image;
• defining a bounded area in the image around the detected object;
• receiving head pose data from an inertial measurement sensor;
• and
• determining, using a processor, a location of the detected object in a 3D space using the head pose data and the bounded area in the captured image.

A non-transitory computer readable medium embodying a computer program for operating an electronic device including at least one image sensor, an inertial measurement sensor, a memory, and at least one processor, the computer program comprising computer readable program code that, when executed by the at least one processor, causes the electronic device to:

• capture an image of an environment using at least one image sensor;
• detect an object in the captured image;
• define a bounded area in the image around the detected object;
• receive head pose data from an inertial measurement sensor;
• and
• determine a location of the detected object in a 3D space using the head pose data and the bounded area in the captured image.