A method for removing unrelated images based on multiple photos

Abstract

The invention presents a method of removing irrespective images based on a plurality of photographs, which utilizes complementary information in a plurality of photographs shot by users to remove irrespective images in the photographs, and can restore the real situation of the background shaded by tourists so as to keep the authenticity of the content of the photograph background. The users only need to specify a window containing irrespective images in a photograph, the invention can automatically search alternative windows matched with the window in a plurality of photographs with computer vision technique, and automatically carries out geometric transformation for the alternative windows so as to causes them to be exactly matched with the background around the irrespective image in the original photograph. The users only need to choose an alternative window containing only the background, which is removing the irrespective images from the photograph and completely restoring the real situation of the background shaded by tourists at the same time. The invention can also be used to remove other irrespective moving objects in the photograph, such as automobiles, etc.

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technical field [0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of image processing, and relates to a method for removing irrelevant images from multiple photos. Background technique [0002] Scenic spots during the peak tourist season are usually crowded with tourists, and unrelated tourists often appear in the background in photos. Waiting for all the tourists to leave the frame would take a long time or be impossible. When taking pictures, only the tourists in the background can be photographed together, which often destroys the integrity and aesthetics of the picture. Removing tourists in the background of photos has become a very useful technique. [0003] Removing tourists from a single photo is still a very difficult task at present, because the scene information blocked by tourists cannot be completely restored. With the advancement of digital cameras and digital storage technology, it became economically acceptable to take multiple photos of the same scene. ...

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Problems solved by technology

In real life, the movement of tourists in scenic spots is quite frequent. Although it is difficult to find a moment when there is no tourist in the background, but at different moments, due to the movement of tourists, the situation that the scenery is blocked by tourists is constantly changing.

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