Image defect map creation using batches of digital images
US8369650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N25/69
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of automatically determining a need to service a digital image acquisition system including a digital camera with a lens assembly includes analyzing pixels within one or more acquired digital images according to probability determinations that such pixels correspond to blemish artifacts. It is automatically determined whether a threshold distribution of blemish artifacts is present within one or more of the digital images. A need for service is indicated when at least the threshold distribution is determined to be present.
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