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Blur computation algorithm

US7860337B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2009
Grant dateDec 28, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T5/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an improved blur computation algorithm. The proposed algorithm accomplishes a blur of an image using fragment programs on a GPU. Alternatively, the blur may be computed on a CPU through emulation or directly programmed. Modifications of the program are possible that accomplish motion blur, zoom blur, radial blur, and various other forms of blur that vary across an image computed for the purpose of simulating depth-of-field.

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