Method and apparatus for navigating an electronic magnifier over a target document
US8548193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/20164
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for electronically magnifying a target object with an imaging device. The method includes obtaining a full view image of the target object, where the full view image is focused. The method further includes moving the imaging device in proximity to a portion of the target object and obtaining a key image of the portion of the target object. The method further includes matching the key image to a corresponding portion of the full view image. The method further includes magnifying the corresponding portion of the full view image and displaying the magnified portion of the full view image.
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