Correction of cluster defects in imagers

Details Correction of cluster defects in imagers Correction of cluster defects in imagers

2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Aggarwal, Yogesh K (Department: 2622)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Combined image signal generator and general image signal...

C348S241000, C348S243000, C348S247000, C348S251000

Reexamination Certificate

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07969488

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus that allows for the correction of multiple defective pixels in an imager device. In one exemplary embodiment, the method includes the steps of selecting a correction kernel for a defective pixel, determining average and difference values for pixel pairs in the correction kernel, and substituting an average value from a pixel pair for the value of the defective pixel.

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