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Method and apparatus to minimize flicker effects from a discharge light source during digital video capture

US6519002B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1998
Grant dateFeb 11, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/70
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method having the step of setting a programmable clock to a first frequency; capturing a first set of frames at the first frequency; and then determining a first standard deviation of a first set of average intensities for the first set of frames. In addition, the method also includes the steps of setting the programmable clock to a second frequency; capturing a second set of frames at the second frequency; and determining a second standard deviation of a second set of average intensities for the second set of frames. Then, comparing the first standard deviation with the second standard deviation; and, setting the programmable clock based on the comparison.

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