Image analysis – Image enhancement or restoration – Edge or contour enhancement
Patent
1996-02-08
1999-03-09
Moore, David K.
Image analysis
Image enhancement or restoration
Edge or contour enhancement
382250, G06K 936
Patent
active
058811800
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus to post process decompressed image data to minimize blocking effects without affecting the sharpness of the image.
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Chang Ching-Fang
Lee Chuen-Chien
Brinich Stephen
Moore David K.
Sony Corporation
Sony Electronics Inc.
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