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Color correction for a scene based on the detection of artificial illumination in the scene

US6865293B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2001
Grant dateMar 8, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/6086
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for color correcting for the presence, in a scene, of artificial illumination that is powered by alternating current is disclosed. By sampling the light in a scene at a periodic rate the presence of artificial illumination can be detected and then color corrected.

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