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3D shape perception from combined depth cues in human visual cortex

Welchman, Andrew E, Deubelius, Arne, Conrad, Verena, Bülthoff, Heinrich H, Kourtzi, Zoe·2005·Nature Neuroscience

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Our perception of the world's three-dimensional (3D) structure is critical for object recognition, navigation and planning actions. To accomplish this, the brain combines different types of visual information about depth structure, but at present, the neural architecture mediating this combination remains largely unknown. Here, we report neuroimaging correlates of human 3D shape perception from the combination of two depth cues. We measured fMRI responses while observers judged the 3D structure of two sequentially presented images of slanted planes defined by binocular disparity and perspective. We compared the behavioral and fMRI responses evoked by changes in one or both of the depth cues. fMRI responses in extrastriate areas (hMT+/V5 and lateral occipital complex), rather than responses in early retinotopic areas, reflected differences in perceived 3D shape, suggesting 'combined-cue' representations in higher visual areas. These findings provide insight into the neural circuits engaged when the human brain combines different information sources for unified 3D visual perception.

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  • The networks relevant for the present task are those linking early retinotopic visual areas with dorsal and ventral extrastriate areas hMT+/V5 and LOC, associated with combined texture- and disparity-based representations of slant.

    “The networks relevant for the present task are those linking early retinotopic visual areas with dorsal and ventral extrastriate areas hMT+/V5 and LOC, associated with combined texture- and disparity-based representations of slant (26).”

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Authors
Welchman, A. E., Deubelius, A., Conrad, V., Bülthoff, H. H., & Kourtzi, Z.
Affiliations
Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics (DE)
Corresponding author
Kourtzi, Zoe
Venue
Nature Neuroscience
Published
2005-05-01
Volume
8
Issue
6
Pages
820-827
ISSN
  • 1097-6256 (ISSN-L)
  • 1546-1726
OpenAlex
W2011429204
Cited by
183
References
50
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.27
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Nature Neuroscience (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (submittedVersion)
  • University of Birmingham Research Portal (University of Birmingham) (submittedVersion)
  • MPG.PuRe (Max Planck Society) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Visual perception and processing mechanisms
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition › Advanced Vision and Imaging
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Face Recognition and Perception
Keywords
3D shape perception, depth cues, binocular disparity, perspective, multisensory integration, visual cortex, hMT+/V5, lateral occipital complex, extrastriate cortex, depth perception
MeSH terms
Brain Mapping, Cues, Depth Perception, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Orientation, Pattern Recognition, Visual, Photic Stimulation, Space Perception, Visual Cortex, Visual Pathways

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