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Image processing method and apparatus

US8542929B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2007
Grant dateSep 24, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T7/50
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is an image processing method and apparatus for improving image quality and enhancing a three-dimensional effect. By extracting an interest feature index from an input image based on a depth sensation estimation cue existing in the image, calculating an interest feature index integration map based on the interest feature index and importance of interest of the depth sensation estimation cue, and performing discrimination processing of the image based on the interest feature index integration map, three-dimensional effect and true sensation enhancement processing can be performed based on the probability of the existence of a depth sensation estimation cue, without segmentation of an object of interest, correct depth information, or an object model.

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