An Improved Algorithm on Image Stitching Based on SIFT features

IBR (image-based rendering) is an important technology in VR (virtual reality). Panoramic image stitching used to create virtual environment for many applications is a key technology for IBR, and lots of stitching algorithms are developed in recent years. In this paper, we introduce an algorithm based on SIFT features to stitch panoramic images. At last, some improvements are made that we stitch the two images by using the coordinates of the image after transformation instead of interpolation; in this way complex algorithm and unnecessary calculation are avoided. Through lots of analyses and experiments we find that it is very effective. Because this method is not sensitive to ordering, orientation, scaling and illumination, its stitching precision is much higher than many other methods.