1) Example of Multipath Interference
Influence level of the multi-path reflection depends on not only the reflectance of the multi-path objects and
measured object but also the surface condition of the measured object.
FOV
Corner
Floor Wall
Multi reflections path
FOV
Direct path
Multi reflections path
Direct path
FOV
Multi reflections path
Direct path
Measurement result (Overestimation)
Measurement result (Overestimation)
Measurement result (Overestimation)
2) Dependency on surface condition of the measured object
Direct path
component
Multi-path
component
Direct path
component
Multi-path
component
Surface condition A
Surface condition B
Specular reflection < Diffuse reflection
Ratio of multi
reflection path
component is
bigger
Component
to camera
direction
Specular reflection > Diffuse reflection
Ratio of multi
reflection path
component is
smaller
Component
to camera
direction
Overestimation is bigger
Overestimation is smaller
Multipath Interference
Since multipath countermeasures differ depending on the usage environment and use case, please contact the TOF
sensor vendor if you have any problems.
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