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Image quality correcting system for use with an imaging apparatus

US5068718A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 1990
Grant dateNov 26, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/86
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image quality correction circuit for use with an imaging apparatus which converts a luminance signal so that an intermediate portion of the signal between preset minimum and maximum values is extended. The invention also relates to a device where color difference signals are corrected in accordance with the same nonlinear characteristic utilized in the correction of the luminance signal.

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