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Digital filter for processing two-dimensional digital image

US4682301A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1986
Grant dateJul 21, 1987
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F17/153
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Digital filters can be very effectively used for filtration of two-dimensional image. A special one of the digital filters operates to add together all data over a filter length, multiply the addition result by a predetermined set value, and to effect addition or subtraction between the multiplication result and data at a point of interest to be filtered. In case of the addition, the filter works as a low-pass filter. In case of the subtraction, the filter provides for a high-pass filtration. Such digital filter has such a problem that the number of additions is increased as the filter length is larger. Therefore, it is essential in the digital filters to reduce the necessary number of additions.

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