Image processing apparatus, image processing method, image processing program and electronic apparatus for extracating a characteristic point from an image
US8781163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V40/67
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an image processing apparatus for extracting a characteristic point from an image. The image processing apparatus includes an image taking section configured to radiate light having a first wavelength on an image taking subject in order to generate a first photographing-result image and radiate light having a second wavelength on said image taking subject in order to generate a second photographing-result image. The image processing apparatus also includes a skin-area detection section configured to detect a skin area exposed to a skin of said image taking subject on the basis of said first photographing-result image and said second photographing-result image. The image processing apparatus further includes a characteristic-point extraction section configured to extract said characteristic point from an extraction area existing on a display image showing said image taking subject to serve as an extraction area including said skin area.
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