Method for minimizing visual artifacts converting...

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2006-10-03

2006-10-03

Nguyen, Phu K. (Department: 2673)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Computer graphics processing

Three-dimension

C345S606000, C382S172000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07116324

ABSTRACT:
A method for converting two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images includes: tracking an object in an image, the object having an object edge and an object outline thereabout, from frame to frame over a sequence of images; and creating object outlines in subsequent frames for converting two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images maintaining an object outline to object edge distance spacing relationship as the object moves or changes from frame to frame.

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