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Conversion of an image to a transparency retaining readability and clarity of detail while automatically maintaining color information of broad areas

US9288462B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2013
Grant dateMar 15, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N9/75
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention converts an image into a transparency, or “foreground image”, on which the readability of text and other detail is preserved after compositing with a background, while maintaining color information of broad areas of the image.

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