Digital image stitching

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2006-02-28

2006-02-28

Nguyen, Kimbinh T. (Department: 2671)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Graphic manipulation

C345S419000, C345S428000, C345S582000, C345S427000

Reexamination Certificate

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07006111

ABSTRACT:
Where at least two digital images overlap at a first resolution level is identified. Overlapping areas of the at least two digital images at a second resolution level higher than the first resolution level are obtained. Where the overlapping areas overlap at the second resolution level is identified.

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