Image analysis – Image enhancement or restoration – Artifact removal or suppression
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-15
2011-12-27
Bali, Vikkram (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image enhancement or restoration
Artifact removal or suppression
C382S264000, C382S260000, C382S190000, C382S199000, C382S181000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08086067
ABSTRACT:
A technique for reducing noise in a digital video signal is disclosed. In one embodiment, the technique involves receiving a digital signal. The digital signal can be filtered thereby generating a filtered signal. The digital signal and the filtered signal can be mixed according to a composite blend map thereby generating an optimized signal. The optimized signal can be provided as an output.
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Bali Vikkram
Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Entezari Michelle
Silicon Image Inc.
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