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Method and apparatus for composing image

US8638979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2011
Grant dateJan 28, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V10/422
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are a method and apparatus for combining and composing a plurality of images into one image. An image processing unit calculates importance levels of the plurality of input images, respectively, according to selection criteria, selects at least two important images from among the plurality of input images according to the calculated importance levels, determines Regions Of Interest (ROIs) of the important images, selects the ROIs in one canvas, arranges corresponding important images at positions corresponding to the selected ROIs, and composes the arranged important images into one image.

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