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System and method for raw image processing using conversion matrix interpolated from predetermined camera characterization matrices

US7835569B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2006
Grant dateNov 16, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2209/046
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An automated RAW image processing method and system are disclosed. A computer receives a RAW image and metadata from a camera and interpolates an interpolated image from the RAW image so that the interpolated image is in a first color space. Predefined characterization matrices associated with the camera are obtained. Each of the characteristic matrices is associated with a different illuminant. A conversion matrix is interpolated from the characterization matrices and a white balance of the RAW image. The interpolated image is converted with the conversion matrix into a second color space. A resulting image in a rendered color space is produced from the converted image, and the resulting image is made available to an application program.

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