Image analysis – Image transformation or preprocessing – Changing the image coordinates
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-08
2008-07-08
Mehta, Bhavesh M. (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image transformation or preprocessing
Changing the image coordinates
C345S159000, C345S581000, C345S660000, C345S667000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07397971
ABSTRACT:
A first storage unit is a storage area for storing original images. Inputted to an input unit is an operation instruction from a user. An obtaining identifying unit identifies an optimal original image pair. An obtaining processing unit accesses the first storage unit to obtain the optimal original image pair. A converting unit converts scales of respective images included in the optimal original image pair into a designated scale to generate intermediate images. A corresponding point matching unit makes the corresponding areas of the intermediate images coincide. A combining unit combines the intermediate images using a predetermined ratio to generate a target image. The resultant target image is outputted from an output unit to a monitor.
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Frommer William S.
Frommer & Lawrence & Haug LLP
Mehta Bhavesh M.
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Strege John B
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