Image analysis – Image enhancement or restoration – Intensity – brightness – contrast – or shading correction
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Le, Vu (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image enhancement or restoration
Intensity, brightness, contrast, or shading correction
Reexamination Certificate
active
07933470
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a method and apparatus for processing image data to accomplish tuning or adjustment of images, so as to modify at least the darkness thereof, using compact, efficient methods and designs.
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US Prosecution History For Issued Patent 7406210.
Blaakman André M.
Handley John C.
Lanza Anthony P.
Li Xing
Lieberman David J.
Basch Duane C.
Basch & Nickerson LLP
Le Vu
Tsai Tsung-Yin
Xerox Corporation
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