System and method for reducing noise in images

Details System and method for reducing noise in images System and method for reducing noise in images

2005-08-23

2005-08-23

Lee, Michael H. (Department: 2614)

Television

Image signal processing circuitry specific to television

Noise or undesired signal reduction

C348S607000, C382S261000, C382S275000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06933983

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for selecting a filter for interpolating a target pixel for reducing noise in an image. The method comprises the following steps. A plurality of pixels along a predetermined contour is compared with a plurality of predefined patterns. The patterns represent visually significant patterns possible along said contour. A filter is selected from a predefined set of filters in accordance with the results of the comparison.

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