Depth-based image blurring
US9858649B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/20012
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image such as a light-field image may be processed to provide depth-based blurring. The image may be received in a data store. At an input device, first and second user input may be received to designate a first focus depth and a second focus depth different from the first focus depth, respectively. A processor may identify one or more foreground portions of the image that have one or more foreground portion depths, each of which is less than the first focus depth. The processor may also identify one or more background portions of the image that have one or more background portion depths, each of which is greater than the second focus depth. The processor may also apply blurring to the one or more foreground portions and the one or more background portions to generate a processed image, which may be displayed on a display device.
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