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Method and apparatus for removing erroneous elements from digital images

US4389677A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1980
Grant dateJun 21, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/4097
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for removing erroneous data elements from digital images by systemically moving a window memory over the entire area of an image. Each data element in the image is examined with respect to neighboring elements by comparing the contents of the window with a set of masks to determine if a certain data element should be altered.

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