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Method and apparatus for correcting large defects in digital images

US6683995B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2000
Grant dateJan 27, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30176
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image processing system includes a defect correction system that identifies defective regions of a digital image using a defect map. The defect map is automatically created from an input image device. The defect correction system corrects the defective regions of the digital image using the non-defective regions of the digital image in accordance with various correction routines.

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