Image analysis – Color image processing – Color correction
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-10
2011-05-10
Le, Brian Q (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Color image processing
Color correction
C382S169000, C382S300000, C358S521000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07940983
ABSTRACT:
An image processing method includes: inputting color image data obtained by capturing an image at a given imaging sensitivity level; and converting the color image data to a specific uniform color space determined in correspondence to the imaging sensitivity level.
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Bekele Mekonen
Le Brian Q
Nikon Corporation
Oliff & Berridg,e PLC
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