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Systems and methods for raw image processing

US8872946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2012
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/60
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for processing raw image data are provided. One example of such a system may include memory to store image data in raw format from a digital imaging device and an image signal processor to process the image data. The image signal processor may include data conversion logic and a raw image processing pipeline. The data conversion logic may convert the image data into a signed format to preserve negative noise from the digital imaging device. The raw image processing pipeline may at least partly process the image data in the signed format. The raw image processing pipeline may also include, among other things, black level compensation logic, fixed pattern noise reduction logic, temporal filtering logic, defective pixel correction logic, spatial noise filtering logic, lens shading correction logic, and highlight recovery logic.

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