Controlling image signals in an imaging apparatus

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1986-08-19

1989-01-17

Groody, James J.

Facsimile and static presentation processing

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Specific signal processing circuitry

358169, 358164, 358174, H04N 5235, H04N 557

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ABSTRACT:
Thermal imaging apparatus is provided with a comparator and a digital counter for counting the number of pixels in the scene within certain defined brightness bands. Utilizing this data, a microprocessor controls gain, level, gamma correction and integration for noise reduction.

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