Image analysis – Image enhancement or restoration – Artifact removal or suppression
Reexamination Certificate
2003-09-29
2010-02-23
Kim, Charles (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image enhancement or restoration
Artifact removal or suppression
C382S264000, C348S597000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07668396
ABSTRACT:
In a specific embodiment of the present disclosure, a source image is smoothed to create a smoothed image, and an edge detector is used to create an edge layer. A blending controller is used to control a blending between the source image and the smoothed image. The blended destination image maintains detail while eliminating unwanted noise.
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