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Method and system for generating shallow depth of field effect

US9025874B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2013
Grant dateMay 5, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N5/2621
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for generating a shallow depth of field effect for a digitally captured image are provided. At least one region of interest (ROI) and at least one non-interest region are defined in the captured image. A difference in focus or object distance is calculated between the ROI and each non-interest region. A degree of blur is applied to each non-interest region, based on the calculated difference in focus or object distance.

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