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Method and apparatus for detecting banding using moire pattern

US8085441B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2004
Grant dateDec 27, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/00045
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of determining presence of variations in interline spacing in a first image comprising a first plurality of parallel lines of pixels comprising: providing a second image comprising a second plurality of parallel lines; orienting the images so that the lines in the first and second pluralities are superimposed and angled with respect to each other to generate an interference image comprising a Moiré interference pattern; and using the Moiré interference pattern to determine presence of said variations.

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