Image analysis – Image transformation or preprocessing – Selecting a portion of an image
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-24
2008-06-24
Kassa, Yosef (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image transformation or preprocessing
Selecting a portion of an image
C382S282000, C382S299000, C348S207100, C348S208300
Reexamination Certificate
active
07391929
ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment of the invention, a method of masking comprises an operation of selecting a masking tool based on operations performed on a digital camera by a user. The masking tool is positioned over a masked portion of an image and an effect is applied. The effect is applied on the image outside the masked portion.
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Edwards Eric
Fisher Clay Harvey
Jonach Kurt
Manowitz Neal Jacob
Tree John
Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Kassa Yosef
Sony Corporation
Sony Electronics Inc.
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