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Method of digital processing for digital cinema projection of tone scale and color

US6987586B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2001
Grant dateJan 17, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/6027
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for processing a sequence of digital image signals in order to match the appearance of a particular display medium, such as a motion picture print film, includes the steps of (a) converting the digital image signals into signal values in an analytical dye amount space where the signal values are proportional to a dye set corresponding to the particular medium; and (b) converting the signal values in analytical dye amount space into output values suitable for a display device, such as a digital projector. Moreover, the signal values in analytical dye amount space may be corrected for viewing conditions, such as printing flare, gamma, contrast ratio or neutrality.

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