EP0583055A2
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Image enhancement
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1993-06-07
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2013-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A method, system and process for improving image enhancement tools through the application of expert systems. The improvements are accomplished by the operation of a process in the memory of a processor that enhances an image based on a set of criteria entered by a user. The image is enhanced in at least two ways and the two enhanced images (510, 520) are presented to the user. The user selects the image that appears best and the selected image (530) is thereafter used for subsequent image enhancements according to the user criteria until a final choice of images (550, 560) is presented.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Durr Edgar
- 👤 Steven Craig Penn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:53
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/46; H04N1/56; H04N1/60; H04N1/6011; H04N1/6013; H04N1/40; H04N1/407
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
An apparatus for image enhancement to a desired level, comprising: (a) means for enhancing an image and presenting a plurality of images representing different enhancements on a display; (b) means for prompting a user to select a preferred image from said plurality of images; and (c) means for repeating steps (a) and (b) until receipt of a signal indicates that the image enhancement is completed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein the means for enhancing the image is responsive to a plurality of criteria for image enhancement input by the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein the plurality of criteria include white level.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein the plurality of criteria include black level.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein the plurality of criteria include gamma for each of the colors.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
52 words
A method for image enhancement, comprising the steps of: (a) enhancing an image and presenting a plurality of images representing different enhancements on a display; (b) prompting a user to select a preferred image from said plurality of images; and (c) repeating steps (a) and (b) until the image enhancement is completed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method as recited in claim 6, wherein the step of enhancing the image includes the step of processing a plurality of criteria for image enhancement input by the user.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as recited in claim 7, wherein the plurality of criteria include white level.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as recited in claim 7, wherein the plurality of criteria include black level.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as recited in claim 7, wherein the plurality of criteria include gamma for each of the colors.
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