Image analysis – Image enhancement or restoration – Artifact removal or suppression
Reexamination Certificate
2009-12-17
2011-10-04
Desire, Gregory M (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image enhancement or restoration
Artifact removal or suppression
C250S559300, C250S559450, C356S237400, C382S149000, C382S151000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08031968
ABSTRACT:
An image processing apparatus includes: an image obtaining unit that obtains an image captured with an image sensor; and a defect information generating unit that generates defect information indicating a defect within the image having been obtained, based upon a value at a target pixel and an average value of a plurality of pixel values corresponding to pixels present within a predetermined range containing the target pixel.
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Desire Gregory M
Nikon Corporation
Oliff & Berridg,e PLC
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