Slimming effect for digital photographs
US7876368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N9/8042
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for applying a slimming effect to a subject in a digital image on a camera. An exemplary method may comprise compressing the digital image in one dimension so that a subject appears thinner. The method may also comprise selecting a portion of the compressed image on both sides of the subject. The method may also comprise stretching only the selected portion of the compressed image to retain an aspect ratio of the original digital image.
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