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Transformation of an input image to produce an output image

US7312898B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2002
Grant dateDec 25, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/41
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An input image is transformed to produce an output image. First pixels occurring at edges within the input image are detected. Second pixels that are part of text within the input image are also detected. The first pixels and the second pixels are combined to produce the output image.

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