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Method, apparatus, and system for preparing images for integration and combining images into an integrated image

US8763044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2003
Grant dateJun 24, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/478
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

At least a first image, such as a motion video image, is prepared for integration with at least a second image, such as a motion video image and/or a still image. To prepare the first image for integration, a first compressed image is formed, restricted to a first region of a first image area by representing at least one segment of a first image within the first region with a reference to another segment of the first image within the first region. The second image may also be prepared for integration by forming a second compressed image. The second compressed image may be restricted to a second region of a second image area by representing at least one segment of the second image within the second region with a reference to another segment of the second image within the second region.

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