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Image processing method and apparatus

US6930752B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2003
Grant dateAug 16, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B19/18
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image processing method includes: discriminating between a still picture area and a motion picture area in an input image; enhancing edges with a quantity of edge enhancement larger in the motion picture area than in the still picture area; and outputting the input image having the enhanced edges. The output having the enhanced edges is displayed on a display unit.

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