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Estimating noise for a digital image utilizing updated statistics

US7054501B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2000
Grant dateMay 30, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V10/30
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of estimating noise in a digital image receiving a digital image; providing a first statistical table related to noise provided by an image source; and using the pixels of the digital image to calculate a second statistical table related to the noise provided by the image source in capturing the image. The method further includes using the first statistical table and the second statistical table to provide an updated third statistical table related to the noise provided by the image source in capturing the image; and calculating a noise characteristic table from the third statistical table for use in enhancing the digital image.

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