Utilization of image tiling effects in photographs

Details Utilization of image tiling effects in photographs Utilization of image tiling effects in photographs

1998-07-10

2001-11-13

Gray, David M. (Department: 2851)

Photocopying

Projection printing and copying cameras

C348S222100, C347S002000, C396S429000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06317192

ABSTRACT:

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not applicable.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a data processing method and apparatus and, in particular, discloses a process for the Utilisation of Image Tiling Effects in Photographs.
The present invention further relates to the field of image processing and in particular discloses a method for the creation of specialised effects in output images.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Recently, a camera system has been proposed which provides for the creation of instant images on demand in a similar manner to an instant Polaroid™ camera. The system proposed includes means for insertion of a card to manipulate the printed image so as to produce interesting effects.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide for the production of interesting tiling effects in photographed images produced by a handheld camera device.
In accordance with the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a handheld camera for the output of an image sensed by the camera, with the camera including:
sensing means for sensing an image;
tiling means for adding tiling effects to the sensed image to produce a tiled image; and
display means for displaying the tiled image.


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