Methods and apparatus for generating composite images

Details Methods and apparatus for generating composite images Methods and apparatus for generating composite images

2007-11-20

2010-11-16

Patel, Kanji (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Image transformation or preprocessing

Combining image portions

C345S629000, C709S203000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07835591

ABSTRACT:
Various embodiments include an apparatus comprising a first image database, the first image database to store at least one first image file, wherein the at least one first image file includes a product image file including a digital photograph of a physical product and a header including a size and an imprint area for the physical product, a second image database, the second image database to store at least one second image file, and a server to receive a user selection of the at least one first image file and the at least one second image file, and to generate a composite image of a first image and a second image, wherein the first image includes the digital photograph of the physical product and the second image is positioned relative to the first image based on the size and the imprint area included in the header of the first product image file.

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