Method for the removal of scratches from digital images

Details Method for the removal of scratches from digital images Method for the removal of scratches from digital images

2006-03-28

2006-03-28

Wu, Jingge (Department: 2625)

Image analysis

Image enhancement or restoration

Artifact removal or suppression

C382S260000, C382S274000, C358S003260, C358S463000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07020346

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is in the field of imaging and more specifically image analysis. An object of the invention is to provide for a method which restores a digitized image or a series of digitized images automatically, by eliminating straight or virtually straight scratches in the images. The method of the invention eliminates scratches in still or animated digital images by using the residual image information in the altered areas of the images. This method can be used in the field of the restoration of films and television documents and for retouching and restoring photographic images.

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