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Image text replacement
ActiveUS7912289B2Enhance imageSimple formVisual presentationSpecial data processing applicationsText enhancementGraphics
Image text enhancement techniques are described. In an implementation, graphically represented text included in an original image is converted into process capable text. The process capable text may be used to generate a text image which may replace the original text to enhance the image. In further implementations the process capable text may be translated from a first language to a second language for inclusion in the enhanced image.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
Multi-wavelength imaging system
InactiveUS20050264813A1Enhance image processingEnhance imagePolarisation spectroscopyPolarisation-affecting propertiesHigh contrastMulti wavelength
The present invention relates to a multi-energy system that generates and / or forms images of targets / structures by applying Mueller matrix imaging principles and / or Stokes polarimetric parameter imaging principles to data obtained by the multi-energy system. In one embodiment, the present invention utilizes at least one energy or light source to generate two or more Mueller matrix and / or Stokes polarization parameters images of a target / structure, and evaluates the Mueller matrix / Stokes polarization parameters multi-spectral difference(s) between the two or more images of the target / structure. As a result, high contrast, high specificity images can be obtained. Additional information can be obtained by and / or from the present invention through the application of image, Mueller matrix decomposition, and / or image reconstruction techniques that operate directly on the Mueller matrix and / or Stokes polarization parameters.
Owner:THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Imaging system
InactiveUS20170205618A1Enhance imageImprove performanceMechanical apparatusPlanar/plate-like light guidesLight waveLight source
An imaging system suitable to provide an image of a surface portion of an object is disclosed. The system includes a light source arranged to provide a light beam, at least a first optical waveguide having a first face and having a second face opposite to the first face, the first face having an incoupling surface. The optical waveguide includes an outcoupling surface, a first diffraction grating arranged on the optical waveguide, and an imaging subsystem arranged to the outcoupling surface. The first diffraction grating is arranged to outcouple at least a fraction of the light beam.
Owner:CSEM CENT SUISSE DELECTRONIQUE & DE MICROTECHNIQUE SA RECH & DEV
Apparatus and methods for three-dimensional sensing
ActiveUS20170195654A1Enhance imageReduce errorTelevision system detailsImage enhancementNear infrared lightLaser diode
A three-dimensional (3D) sensing apparatus together with a projector subassembly is provided. The 3D sensing apparatus includes two cameras, which may be configured to capture ultraviolet and / or near-infrared light. The 3D sensing apparatus may also contain an optical filter and one or more computing processors that signal a simultaneous capture using the two cameras and processing the captured images into depth. The projector subassembly of the 3D sensing apparatus includes a laser diode, one or optical elements, and a photodiode that are useable to enable 3D capture.
Owner:XRPRO LLC
Enhancement of compressed images
InactiveUS7206459B2Enhance imageEnhance the imageImage enhancementImage analysisComputer visionWavelet transform
A method and apparatus for enhancing compressed images is described. In one embodiment, the method comprises characterizing quantization noise in reconstructed low pass coefficients generated in response to application of an inverse wavelet transform and removing the quantization noise from the reconstructed low pass coefficients constructed during decoding.
Owner:RICOH KK
Imaging apparatus for imaging a heart
InactiveUS20110230775A1Enhance imageEnhance the imageUltrasonic/sonic/infrasonic diagnosticsElectrocardiographyCardiac imagingPlexus
An imaging apparatus for imaging a heart is provided, wherein the imaging of the heart is improved such that conclusions about regions of the heart having an abnormal behaviour can be made more accurate and more optimal. The imaging apparatus comprises a first site determination unit for determining a first site of the heart comprising a first property type like a fractionated electrogram (70,71,74,75) and a second site determination unit for determining a second site comprising a second property type like a ganglionated plexus (72,73). The first site and the second site are causally related and displayed on a display unit. Since the displayed first and second sites are causally related to each other, a further information is given, i.e. the causal relation, which assists a user in finding regions of the heart showing an abnormal behaviour.
Owner:KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
Image enhancement method
ActiveCN106530237AEnhance imageRich information flowImage enhancementImage analysisEdge enhancementHistogram equalization
The present invention relates to the image processing field, more specifically, to an image enhancement method. The concrete steps comprises: a) performing the de-noising processing of an input image to obtain a de-noising image; b) performing edge extraction of the de-noising image to obtain an edge image; c) performing image enhancement processing of the edge image to obtain the de-noising and edge enhancement image; d) employing the histogram equalization method with controllable brightness to perform processing of the de-noising image to obtain a global enhancement image; and e) performing linear superposition of the obtained image through the step c and the step d, and obtaining a final output image. Through combination of the histogram equalization method with controllable brightness and the UM (Unsharp Masking) algorithm idea, the image enhancement method can realize that the output brightness can be automatically regulated with the user requirement, and can obtain a global enhanced output image with obviously improved contrast through setting an appropriate brightness value so as to reach the purpose of the image enhancement.
Owner:SUN YAT SEN UNIV +2
Method and apparatus for enhancing an image
InactiveUS7149335B2Enhance visibilityEnhance imageImage enhancementTelevision system detailsX ray imageVisibility
A method for facilitating an enhancement of a visibility of an object in an x-ray image includes generating an x-ray image including at least one object, generating an estimate of a background surrounding the at least one object, subtracting the background estimate from the x-ray image to generate an estimate of pixel intensities due the object, mapping the estimate of pixel intensities due to the object, and combining the mapped estimate of pixel intensities due to the object and the x-ray image to generate an enhanced image.
Owner:GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
Real-time depth-aware image enhancement system
In accordance with at least some embodiments of the present disclosure, a process for enhancing a two-dimensional (2D) image is described. The process may include generating a depth map for the 2D image based on edges detected from the 2D image, wherein the depth map can be used to convert the 2D image to a 3D image. The process may further include enhancing the 2D image using the depth map.
Owner:HIMAX TECH LTD +1
Methods and systems for compensating for changes in anatomy of radiotherapy patients
ActiveUS20090022383A1Enhance imageEnhancingImage enhancementImage analysisPatient treatmentAnatomical structures
Portal images are combined with 3D ultrasound to determine adjustments to patient treatment parameters. The images are acquired while the patient is in an initial position, and the images are registered to a treatment coordinate system. The images are combined and outlines of anatomical structures are superimposed on the portal images, resulting in new portal images that incorporate the anatomy extracted from the ultrasound. The enhanced portal images are used to identify modifications to the treatment parameters.
Owner:ELEKTA AB
Image enhancement method, image enhancement device, object detection method, and object detection device
InactiveUS20110262039A1Enhance imageGood resultImage enhancementImage analysisImaging FeatureObject detection
Disclosed are an image enhancement method, an image enhancement device, an object detection method, and an object detection device. The image enhancement method comprises steps of (a) letting an input image be a waiting-for-enhancement image and detecting specific objects in the waiting-for-enhancement image; (b) determining, based on an image feature of an object area including the detected specific objects, an image enhancement parameter so that an after-enhancement image enhanced according to the image enhancement parameter points out the image feature; (c) enhancing the waiting-for-enhancement image; (d) detecting the specific objects in the after-enhancement image; and (e) determining whether a predetermined stopping condition is satisfied. If the predetermined stopping condition is satisfied, then the after-enhancement image having a best result of object detection up to now is output; otherwise the after-enhancement image serves as the waiting-for-enhancement image, and steps (b) to (e) are carried out repeatedly.
Owner:RICOH KK
Enhanced Underwater Imaging
InactiveUS20070274604A1Enhance imageImage enhancementTelevision system detailsImage degradationImaging equipment
A method for enhancing underwater imaging affected by image degradation effects, the method comprising: acquiring at least one image of an underwater scene using an imaging device; determining information regarding distances of parts of the scene relative to the imaging device; and reconstructing an image of the underwater scene using a physics-based mathematical model, compensating image characteristics influenced by distance-dependent underwater degradation effects including veiling light, using the information on the distances of parts of the scene from the imaging device, and compensating distance-dependent underwater degradation effects relating to the distance of illumination sources from the scene.
Owner:TECHNION RES & DEV FOUND LTD
Multi-stroke screen printing method and apparatus
ActiveUS20110290127A1Enhance imageInking apparatusLiquid surface applicatorsEngineeringElectrical and Electronics engineering
A screen printing apparatus is described. The apparatus has a plurality of radial arms each having a printing head associated therewith. A target area is in alignment with at least one of the printing heads wherein a design is applied to a target article at the target area by the printing head. A means for providing relative movement between the target area and the printing head provides multiple passes between a squeegee associated with the printing head and the target area. A means for providing a pressure between the squeegee and the target area is regulated such that a first pressure between the squeegee and the target area on a first stroke is not equal to a second pressure between the squeegee and the target area on a subsequent second stroke.
Owner:M&R PRINTING EQUIP
System and method for multi-image based virtual non-contrast image enhancement for dual source ct
InactiveUS20110064292A1Enhance imageImage enhancementImage analysisConditional probabilityTissue attenuation
A method for enhancing a virtual non-contrast image, includes receiving a pair of dual scan CT images and calculating a virtual non-contrast image from the pair of CT images using known tissue attenuation coefficients. A conditional probability distribution is estimated for tissue at first and second points in each of the pair of CT images and the virtual non-contrast image as being the same type. A conditional probability distribution for tissue is estimated at the first and second points in each of the pair of CT images and the virtual non-contrast image as being of different types. An a posteriori probability of the tissue at the first and second points as being the same type is calculated from the conditional probability distributions, and an enhanced virtual non-contrast image is calculated using the a posteriori probability of the tissue at the first and second points as being the same type.
Owner:SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH
Local enhancement apparatus and method
ActiveUS20150341537A1Enhance imageImage enhancementTelevision system detailsImage basedFeature generation
An embodiment of a local enhancement apparatus is provided, in which a block divider divides an image into a plurality of blocks, and a first enhancement unit performs a brightness-preserved enhancement on each block of the plurality of blocks to generate a brightness-preserved block. A second enhancement unit performs a brightness-adjusted enhancement on the each block to generate a brightness-adjusted block. A scene dynamic range estimator generates a dynamic range of the image according to characteristics of the image. A blender blends the brightness-preserved blocks and the brightness-adjusted blocks to generate an enhanced image based on the dynamic range.
Owner:HIMAX IMAGING LIMITED
Stereovision system and method for calcualting distance between object and diffractive optical element
InactiveUS20110090317A1Simpler frameworkEnhance imageOptical rangefindersUsing optical meansVisual systemDiffraction optics
A stereovision system is disclosed, which comprises: at least one diffractive optical element and an optical imaging device. Each of the diffractive optical element is used for allowing a first beam containing information relating to an object to pass through and thus transforming the same into a second beam containing information relating to the object. The optical imaging device is used for receiving the second beam so as to concentrate the energy thereof for forming an Mth-order diffraction image. By combining the aforesaid Mth-order diffraction image with another energy-concentrated Nth-order diffraction image, a series of images can be formed. Accordingly, by comparing the disparity between corresponding points in the series of images, the distance between the object and the diffractive optical element can be obtained. It is noted that the aforesaid M and N represent the order of diffraction.
Owner:IND TECH RES INST
Method and device for producing at least one self-portrait image
InactiveUS20160309075A1Increase intensityEnhance imageInput/output for user-computer interactionTelevision system detailsImage captureComputer graphics (images)
A method and device for producing at least one self-portrait image using a mobile device having a display and an image-capturing device following at least one capture trigger of the image-capturing device. A position of the image-capturing device in relation to the orientation of the display is detected. The brightness of the display is increased and a predetermined imaged is displayed on the display. At least one self-portrait image is captured.
Owner:LENS CORRECTION TECH CORP
Method of preprocessing image including biological information
A method of preprocessing an image including biological information is disclosed, in which an image preprocessor may set an edge line in an input image including biological information, calculate an energy value corresponding to the edge line, and adaptively crop the input image based on the energy value.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Indication-Dependent Display of a Medical Image
ActiveUS20170084028A1Low qualityEnhance imageImage enhancementImage analysisPatient specificAnatomical structures
Owner:BRAINLAB
Method and apparatus for half toning image
InactiveUS20050243376A1Enhance resolutionEnhance imageImage enhancementMaterial analysis using sonic/ultrasonic/infrasonic wavesImage resolutionHue
A method and apparatus for half-toning an image is provided having operations for transforming a gray scale image into a binary image, enhancing a resolution of the binary image using a resolution enhancement technology, and diffusing an error between the gray scale image and a resolution-enhanced binary image. Thus, resolution enhancement technology (RET) is accounted for in an image half-toning algorithm so that image forming apparatuses (for example, a printer or a multi-function machine), or displays to which the RET is applied, can output an image of optimal quality.
Owner:S PRINTING SOLUTION CO LTD
Method for enhancing low-illumination image
ActiveUS20190333200A1Enhance imageAccurate relationshipImage enhancementTelevision system detailsDistortionImage based
The present invention discloses a method for enhancing a low-illumination image based on a camera response characteristic, including: selecting an exposure model and obtaining a camera response equation model corresponding thereto; determining a parameter of the camera response equation model; estimating an exposure ratio of a multi-exposure image sequence to be generated to an original image so as to generate the multi-exposure image sequence; and performing image fusion on multi-exposure images to obtain an enhanced image with a better visual effect and less distortion. The method can solve the problem that existing low-illumination image enhancement algorithms introduce more artificial traces while enhancing images, and can obtain the enhanced image with the better visual effect and less distortion, thereby obtaining the enhanced image preserving naturalness.
Owner:PEKING UNIV SHENZHEN GRADUATE SCHOOL
Bias and plateau limited advanced contrast enhancement
A method of enhancing an image. This includes the steps of: dividing the image into multiple tiles and constructing a histogram for each tile, wherein the histogram represents a distribution of pixel intensity values in each tile. In addition, the method applies a bias value to the histogram and a plateau value to the histogram. A cumulative histogram is constructed after applying the bias value and the plateau value to the histogram. The method transforms each pixel in the image, by weighing four cumulative histograms, respectively, in four adjacent and closest tiles to the pixel under consideration. The pixel under consideration is modified based on a weighted cumulative histogram.
Owner:ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA LLC
Calibration of non-vibrating contact potential difference measurements to detect surface variations that are perpendicular to the direction of sensor motion
InactiveUS20090276176A1Rapid imagingEnhance imageSemiconductor/solid-state device testing/measurementElectrical testingBiomedical engineeringSurface change
A method and system for determining the contact potential difference of a wafer surface using a non-vibrating contact potential difference probe and a vibrating contact potential difference probe. The method and system involves scanning the wafer surface with a non-vibrating contact potential difference sensor, integrating and scaling the resulting data, and applying offsets to individual tracks of data to match the integrated scaled data to measurements made using a vibrating contact potential difference sensor.
Owner:QCEPT INVESTMENTS LLC
Method of displaying an enhanced three-dimensional images
ActiveUS20120140024A1Enhance imageEnhance the imageOptical articlesTelevision systemsImage captureViewpoints
The present invention relates to an image-capturing apparatus and methods, a recording medium, a program and a display device that allows for the displaying of enhanced integral images. In particular, the present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and methods, a recording medium, a program and a display device and a display method which provide images of an object having enhanced three-dimensional resolution while allowing various viewpoints of the images.
Owner:FLYS EYE IMAGING
Methods for image enhancement
ActiveUS7162100B1Enhance imageMinimize errorImage enhancementDigitally marking record carriersSample imageTaguchi orthogonal array
There is disclosed a method of enhancing an image of a scene. The method divides the image into a plurality of frequency zones, and performs a plurality of Richardson and Lucy (RL) iterations of each of the frequency zones to obtain an enhanced image of the scene. The frequency zones and the plurality of RL iterations are determined using a Taguchi orthogonal array computation that minimizes radiometric errors in the enhanced image. The image may be Rayleigh sampled image obtained by a Rayleigh sampling system. A truth scene is not needed to use the method.
Owner:HARRIS CORP
Lipophilic derivatives of chelate monoamides
InactiveUS20060008417A1Enhance relaxivityEnhance imageDispersion deliveryGroup 5/15 element organic compoundsEmulsionLipophilic derivative
Compounds useful for associating with nanoparticle or microparticle emulsions to obtain magnetic resonance images permit control of the relaxivity of the signal and readily associate with the particulate components. The compounds are conveniently prepared from achiral derivatives of chelating moieties.
Owner:KEREOS
Method and system for detecting macroscopic mura defects on large-size liquid crystal panel
InactiveCN110175992AEnhance imageImprove detection ability and efficiencyImage enhancementImage analysisAdaptive histogram equalizationLiquid-crystal display
The invention discloses a method for detecting macroscopic mura defects on a large-size liquid crystal display panel. The method comprises the following steps of collecting a plurality of frame imagesof different areas on a liquid crystal display panel to be detected according to a preset frequency and a relative motion path, splicing all the collected frame images into a complete panorama according to the physical coordinates of the frame images, iteratively compressing the complete panorama for multiple times by using an image compression algorithm to obtain a compressed image of the liquidcrystal display panel to be detected, carrying out compensation processing on the compressed image of the to-be-detected liquid crystal display panel to obtain a preprocessed image of the to-be-detected liquid crystal display panel, carrying out the contrast enhancement processing on the preprocessed image of the liquid crystal panel to be detected by using a contrast-limited adaptive histogram equalization algorithm, and carrying out binary morphological processing on the enhanced pre-processed image to obtain an adaptive binary image, the adaptive binary image comprising a plurality of spots used for representing the macroscopic mura defect information, and obtaining the macroscopic mura defect information according to the spots.
Owner:武汉中导光电设备有限公司
Tooth shade analyzer system and methods
InactiveUS20050118549A1Enhance imageEnhance the imageDentistryColor/spectral properties measurementsTooth colorHue
The invention relates to a computer readable medium comprising one or more programs for carrying out a method for determining a patient's tooth shade. The method generally includes the steps of generating an image of a patient's tooth wherein the image includes color information representative of the patient's tooth shade; storing color information representative of a plurality of tooth shades; and comparing the color information of the image with the stored tooth shade color information to identify one or more tooth shades having a combined color that corresponds to the patient's tooth shade, and the color information that is obtained may be displayed to identify one or more tooth shades having a combined color corresponding to the determined tooth color. Preferably, the displayed data includes RGB chromaticities of the color image, and the patient's tooth color is determined by averaging the color information at selected locations of the image which correspond to different spatial locations of the patient's tooth. If desired, the color information of the patient's tooth can be electronically stored for use at a later time.
Owner:LEHMANN MARYANN
Method and system to provide an interactive cinematic reader for image driven publications
A method and system for providing a movie experience while reading an e-book. The system includes a book / package server containing proprietary .cpub (cinematic publishing) files. The method includes creating a video with experiential entities of a movie by understanding and executing the .cpub files. This further includes integrating image galleries, multimedia presentations, videos, animated and static diagrams, charts and tables, visual dictionaries, from various comic books, graphic novels, and photo novels. The book / package server, which is associated with the system, stores various books along with Java program files. The Java program files make use of certain libraries for providing high end graphics or animations to a user. A user can either download or view a selected book by accessing the book / package server. Further, the system provides secure data sharing and authentication by generating unique keys while accessing the e-book.
Owner:CORNEA ENTERTAINMENT PVT
Spherical capsule video endoscopy
InactiveUS20120316392A1Enhance imageEnhance the imageSurgeryEndoscopesBiomedical engineeringEndoscope
An imaging device, for example a endoscopic capsule, comprising a core base (1) having a plurality of faces, said faces supporting at least one an imaging device with an illumination means, said device further comprising electronic means and being contained in a spherical envelope (8).
Owner:ITOUA SERAPHIN NICAISE
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