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Masking tool

US7391929B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2005
Grant dateJun 24, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/0084
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the invention, a method of masking comprises an operation of selecting a masking tool based on operations performed on a digital camera by a user. The masking tool is positioned over a masked portion of an image and an effect is applied. The effect is applied on the image outside the masked portion.

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