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Method and apparatus for wide-band imaging based on narrow-band image data

US8553975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2010
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2209/045
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, an imaging method may include receiving an intensity value of a first spectral channel associated with a pixel location. The intensity value of the first spectral channel may be based on electromagnetic radiation reflected from an object after being emitted from a narrow-band electromagnetic radiation source. The method may further include defining an intensity value of a second spectral channel based on the intensity value of the first spectral channel. The second spectral channel may be associated with a spectral region of electromagnetic radiation different from a spectral region of electromagnetic radiation associated with the first spectral channel. The method may also include associating the intensity value of the second spectral channel with the pixel location.

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