Automatic reduction of visibility of portions of an image
US10226178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V2201/034
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are described, including, using an imaging device, acquiring a plurality of images of a portion of a body of a subject. Using a processor, a first feature within each of the images is aligned. At least one enhanced image that is enhanced with respect to the first feature is generated, using the aligned images. Visibility of a second feature is reduced in the enhanced image, and the at least one image that is enhanced with respect to the first feature is displayed upon a display. Other applications are also described.
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