Method and system for calibration of an image capturing device mounted on a machine

1. A method for calibrating an image capturing device, the method comprising:

receiving, by one or more processors, first positional data associated with the image capturing device,

the image capturing device being mounted on a machine that includes ground engaging elements or wheels;

receiving, by the one or more processors, second positional data associated with a calibration target that is in a position relative to the machine;

generating, by the one or more processors, a set of augmented reality points, corresponding to the calibration target, based on the first positional data and the second positional data;

overlaying, by the one or more processors, the set of augmented reality points on a set of reference points of one or more images, of the calibration target, captured by the image capturing device; and

iteratively adjusting, by the one or more processors, at least one of a roll, a yaw, or a pitch of the image capturing device until the set of augmented reality points align with the set of reference points.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the calibration target comprises at least three non-collinear points on a ground surface.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the calibration target is an object of polygon shape of predetermined dimensions being placed on a ground surface at a predetermined distance from the image capturing device.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second positional data is obtained by a survey of the calibration target using satellite-based positioning systems.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the set of augmented reality points are vertices of an augmented reality polygon.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein iteratively adjusting comprises adjusting the roll, the yaw, and the pitch in a predefined order.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein iteratively adjusting comprises adjusting at least one of the roll, the yaw, or the pitch based on one or more user inputs.

8. A calibration system comprising:

an image capturing device configured to capture one or more images of a calibration target,

wherein the image capturing device is mounted on a machine that includes ground engaging elements or wheels,

wherein the calibration target is in a position relative to the machine, and

wherein the one or more images include a set of reference points corresponding to the calibration target;

and

a processor configured to:

receive first positional data associated with the image capturing device;

receive second positional data associated with the calibration target;

generate a set of augmented reality points, corresponding to the calibration target, based on the first positional data and the second positional data;

overlay the set of augmented reality points on the set of reference points; and

iteratively adjust at least one of a roll, a yaw, or a pitch of the image capturing device until the set of augmented reality points align with the set of reference points.

9. The calibration system of claim 8 , wherein the calibration target comprises at least three non-collinear points on a ground surface.

10. The calibration system of claim 8 , wherein the calibration target is an object of polygon shape of predetermined dimensions being placed on a ground surface at a predetermined distance from the image capturing device.

11. The calibration system of claim 8 , wherein the second positional data is obtained by a survey of the calibration target using satellite-based positioning systems.

12. The calibration system of claim 8 , wherein the set of augmented reality points are vertices of an augmented reality polygon.

13. The calibration system of claim 8 , wherein the roll, the yaw, and the pitch are adjusted in a predefined order.

14. The calibration system of claim 8 , wherein the roll, the yaw, and the pitch are adjusted based on one or more user inputs.

15. The calibration system of claim 8 , wherein the processor is further configured to iteratively adjust a x-coordinate, a y-coordinate, and a z-coordinate of the image capturing device until the set of augmented reality points align with the set of reference points.

16. A transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising:

one or more instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to:

receive first positional data associated with an image capturing device,

the image capturing device being mounted on a machine that includes ground engaging elements or wheels;

receive second positional data associated with a calibration target that is in a position relative to the machine;

generate a set of augmented reality points, corresponding to the calibration target, based on the first positional data and the second positional data;

overlay the set of augmented reality points on a set of reference points of one or more images, of the calibration target, captured by the image capturing device; and

iteratively adjust at least one of a roll, a yaw, or a pitch of the image capturing device until the set of augmented reality points align with the set of reference points.

17. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 16 ,

wherein the image capturing device is mounted on a rear side of the machine, and

wherein the image capturing device is configured for viewing areas behind the machine.

18. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 16 , wherein the first positional data is received from a positioning system of the machine.

19. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 16 , wherein the second positional data includes at least one of:

angular dimensions of the calibration target, or

information identifying a distance of the calibration target to the machine.

20. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 16 , wherein the calibration target is a calibration triangle formed using ropes.