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Image transformation apparatus and method

US9195881B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2013
Grant dateNov 24, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T3/18
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image transformation apparatus includes a detection unit which is configured to detect, from each of a user image and a reference image, feature points of a face and angle information of the face, a feature points adjusting unit which is configured to adjust the feature points of the user image or the reference image by using the detected angle information, a face analysis unit which is configured to compare facial features contained in the user image and the reference image by using the adjusted feature points, and an image transformation unit which is configured to transform the user image by using a result of the comparison of the facial features from the face analysis unit.

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