Automatic white balance technique

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2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Tran, Phuoc (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Color image processing

Color correction

C382S274000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07146040

ABSTRACT:
A method and a system for an automatic white balancing of color images being exposed to different illuminants have been achieved. The color information from the sensor color channels is measured and averaged over all pixels belonging to each of the colors of the color array used. The result is equivalent to what color a 1-pixel camera would see if pointed to the same scene. From this “statistical pixel” the ratios of the colors involved are calculated. Pictures taken in different illuminants as e.g. daylight, fluorescent light or incandescent light can then be separated due to their location in different categories in a space defined by said ratios of the colors involved. Each category has predefined white balance factors, which are applied to the image now.

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