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System and method for reducing noise in images

US6933983B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2002
Grant dateAug 23, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/20192
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for selecting a filter for interpolating a target pixel for reducing noise in an image. The method comprises the following steps. A plurality of pixels along a predetermined contour is compared with a plurality of predefined patterns. The patterns represent visually significant patterns possible along said contour. A filter is selected from a predefined set of filters in accordance with the results of the comparison.

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