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Method and system for modifying image quality of an image

US9536284B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2013
Grant dateJan 3, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/58
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and a system are described where the quality of an image can be modified, using formatted information related to the defects of the appliances of the chain of appliances. The method may include compiling directories of sources of formatted information related to the said appliances, searching automatically for this formatted information related to the appliances of the said chain of appliances, modifying the said image automatically by image-processing software or components by taking into account the formatted information. Additionally, the formatted information may be modified as a function of variable characteristics of the image to be processed and of the chain of appliances. Thus, it is possible to process the images derived from appliances that may be of diverse origins and that have been commercialized gradually over time, such as photographic or video images in optical instrumentation, industrial controls, robotics, metrology, etc.

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