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Light detection, color appearance models, and modifying dynamic range for image display

US8483479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2010
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/20016
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments relate generally to image and display processing, and more particularly, to systems, apparatuses, integrated circuits, computer-readable media, and methods that detect light sources in images to facilitate the prediction of the appearance of color for the images in different viewing environments and/or dynamic range modification based on the light sources (e.g., perceived light sources). In some embodiments, a method includes detecting pixels representing a portion of an image, specifying that a subset of pixels for the image portion is associated with a light source, and determining a parameter for the subset of pixels, the parameter being configured to generate a color in a reproduced image that includes the image portion. In one embodiment, light sources are detected to facilitate converting between high dynamic ranges and low dynamic ranges of luminance values.

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