Image analysis – Image transformation or preprocessing – Changing the image coordinates
Reexamination Certificate
2008-08-07
2010-11-30
Le, Vu (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image transformation or preprocessing
Changing the image coordinates
C382S233000, C341S144000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07844137
ABSTRACT:
A relatively non-complex signal processor supporting an active pixel sensor imaging system is disclosed. The signal processor only requires the first sample from a group of samples in a multiple sample to be transmitted to the signal processor at full resolution. The subsequent samples in that group can be transmitted using only a subset of least significant bits. The minimum number of required LSBs is based upon the level of noise in the system. In one embodiment, the number of LSBs transmitted is k+2 per sample, where k indicates the number bits corresponding to peak noise. In an alternative embodiment, each subsequent sample is transmitted using only k+1 bits.
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Allison Andrae S
Dickstein & Shapiro LLP
Le Vu
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
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