Image conversion and encoding techniques

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2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Mehta, Bhavesh M. (Department: 2625)

Image analysis

Applications

3-d or stereo imaging analysis

C345S419000, C382S180000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07054478

ABSTRACT:
A method of producing a depth map for use in the conversion of 2D images into stereoscopic images including the steps of: identifying at least one object within a 2D image; allocating an identifying tag to each object; allocating a depth tag to each object; and determining and defining an outline of each object.

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