Digital image processing using white balance and gamma...

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2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Villecco, John M. (Department: 2622)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Combined image signal generator and general image signal...

C348S223100, C348S252000, C348S273000, C382S263000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10284661

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for digital cameras provides improved automatic exposure control, improved automatic white balance, improved color interpolation, improved automatic gamma correction, and improved progressive edge enhancement. These improvements are preferably implemented in CMOS semiconductor technology for faster speed.

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