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Method for contrast mapping of digital images that converges on a solution

US6807299B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2001
Grant dateOct 19, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T5/94
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of local contrast mapping that changes the dynamic range of an original image to more closely match the dynamic range of the medium used for the reproduction. The method variably compresses large contrast differences between different areas of an image while variably modifing small contrast differences between different areas of an image.

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