Slimming effect for digital photographs

Details Slimming effect for digital photographs Slimming effect for digital photographs

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Ye, Lin (Department: 2622)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Combined image signal generator and general image signal...

C348S578000, C352S085000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07876368

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are disclosed for applying a slimming effect to a subject in a digital image on a camera. An exemplary method may comprise compressing the digital image in one dimension so that a subject appears thinner. The method may also comprise selecting a portion of the compressed image on both sides of the subject. The method may also comprise stretching only the selected portion of the compressed image to retain an aspect ratio of the original digital image.

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