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Spectral normalization using illuminant exposure estimation

US7421121B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2005
Grant dateSep 2, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/88
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

After image capture, scene parameters are analyzed, e.g. lux, flicker, or world estimation. A best guess illuminant for the scene parameters is determined. At this point, the white balancing coefficients corresponding to that illuminant may be applied.

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