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Apparatus and method for recovering images damaged by weather phenomena

US9589337B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2012
Grant dateMar 7, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/80
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for recovering images damaged by weather phenomena, including: an input unit for receiving an image; a damaged image detection unit for detecting an image damaged by weather phenomena; an image recovery unit for recovering the damaged image; and an output unit for outputting the recovered image, wherein the damaged image recovery unit can recover the contrast and/or color of the damaged image.

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