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Method and device for generating a procedural map from an external parameter such as an image characteristic

US8635558B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2005
Grant dateJan 21, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T11/001
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method to generate a procedural map (50) having a tree structure (40) comprising a plurality of levels (43), each one with at least one node (41) to which is associated at least one parameter, comprising the steps consisting in: Such a map comprises parameters and a structure allowing it to provide “special” effects in the field of image processing.The invention further provides a tool for generation and/or modification for the implementation of said method.

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