Method of auto-cropping images for scanners
US5880858A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/38
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of auto-cropping images appropriate for scanners is disclosed, that features use of the image-division method for carrying out auto-cropping. According to the method, the images of the objects after pre-scanning can be auto-cropped, and therefore do not require further manual operation. The interference due to the background color of the cover and other redundant images can also be reduced. Furthermore, the present invention is also appropriate for scanning positive and negative films, and films are disposed on frames can be scanned properly.
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