Image analysis – Image enhancement or restoration – Artifact removal or suppression
Reexamination Certificate
2003-06-17
2008-10-07
Bella, Matthew C. (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image enhancement or restoration
Artifact removal or suppression
C382S260000, C348S606000, C358S463000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07433538
ABSTRACT:
This invention provides an image processing apparatus which can effectively remove conspicuous noise contained in image data, while suppressing deterioration of image information. Image data containing noise is input from an input terminal (100). Based on the output condition upon outputting image data after noise is removed, a parameter determination module (103) determines predetermined parameters used in a noise removal process. An example of the output condition is information associated with a resolution upon outputting image data. An individual noise removal module (104) removes noise contained in the image data using the parameters, and image data after the noise has been removed is output from an output terminal (105).
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Kusakabe Minoru
Miyake Nobutaka
Bella Matthew C.
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Chu Randolph
Fitzpatrick ,Cella, Harper & Scinto
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