Method and apparatus for encoding photographic images
US7139440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T3/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of encoding images comprising the steps of retrieving a source image file including pixel data, transforming the source image file pixel data into a destination data set of pixel data representative of a modified partial equi-rectangular projection, and outputting the pixel data from the destination data set as a destination image file. The source image file can include an annular source image file. An apparatus for encoding images in accordance with the method is also provided.
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