Automatic sketch generation

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2005-01-18

2005-01-18

Chang, Jon (Department: 2623)

Image analysis

Applications

C382S203000, C382S293000

Reexamination Certificate

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06845171

ABSTRACT:
An example-based facial sketch system and process that automatically generates a sketch from an input image depicting a person's face. Sketch generation is accomplished by first training the system using example facial images and sketches of the depicted faces drawn with a particular style by a sketch artist. The trained system is then used to automatically generate a facial sketch that simulates the artist's style from an input image depicting a person's face. Nonparametric sampling and a flexible sketch model are employed to capture the complex statistical characteristics between an image and its sketch.

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