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Method and apparatus for generating quantifiable video displays

US5068909A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 1989
Grant dateNov 26, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T5/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for removing background noise and high frequency noise from an image by comparing each pixel in the image with neighboring pixels defining a variably shaped and sized kernel. The size and shape of the kernel are optimized for the particular characteristics of the data to be analyzed.

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