Method for context-preserving magnification of digital image reg

Details Method for context-preserving magnification of digital image reg Method for context-preserving magnification of digital image reg

1996-05-14

1998-05-19

Ben, Loha

Optical: systems and elements

Lens

With viewed object or viewed field illumination

359803, 359436, 359442, G02B 2702

Patent

active

057543488

ABSTRACT:
A method for digital image magnification in a graphical user interface is disclosed. In contrast with prior methods which magnify a selected region of an original image without preserving its context, the present method provides a method for magnification that allows simultaneous viewing of the magnified image and its unmagnified context. In a preferred original image. Displayed within the floating window is a magnified image of a selected region of the original image. The floating window is centrally positioned over the selected region. In one aspect of the invention, the floating window is partially transparent so that portions faint manner in comparison to portions of the original image outside the

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