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Image data processing apparatus for processing combined image signals in order to extend dynamic range
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1994-10-26
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Granted: 1998-09-01
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Expires: 2014-10-26
Abstract
Abstract An image data processing apparatus includes a controller which matches a dynamic range of image data to be outputted to an output unit to a dynamic range of data and/or to an output characteristic of the output unit so that the data may be processed in the output unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Eiichiro Ikeda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:09
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/14; H04N5/20; H04N23/00; H04N23/70; H04N23/741; H04N23/80; H04N23/84; H04N25/00; H04N25/10; H04N25/11; H04N25/13; H04N25/133; H04N2209/00; H04N2209/04; H04N2209/041; H04N2209/048; H04N2209/049
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
An image pickup apparatus comprising: (a) image pickup means for forming a plurality of image signals having different exposure conditions; (b) combining means for combining said plurality of image signals to form a combined image signal having an extended dynamic range based on a predetermined algorithm; and (c) recording means for recording said combined image signal and information regarding said algorithm in a predetermined recording medium.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
An image pickup apparatus comprising: (a) image pickup means for forming a plurality of image signals having different exposure conditions; (b) combining means for combining said plurality of image signals to form a combined image signal having an extended dynamic range based on a predetermined algorithm; and (c) recording means for recording said combined image signal and information regarding said algorithm in a predetermined recording medium.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An image pickup apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said combining means switches over said plurality of image signals at predetermined switching points.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An image pickup apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said information relates to the predetermined switching points.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: (a) reproducing means for reproducing, from a recording medium, a combined image signal and information regarding a combining algorithm, said image signal having been combined using said combining algorithm; (b) processing means for processing said reproduced image signal using said information to change a dynamic range of said reproduced image signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
An image processing apparatus comprising: (a) reproducing means for reproducing, from a recording medium, a combined image signal and information regarding a combining algorithm, said image signal having been combined using said combining algorithm; (b) processing means for processing said reproduced image signal using said information to change a dynamic range of said reproduced image signal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
An image processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said information relates to switching points at which a plurality of image signals are previously switched over to form the combined image signal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
74 words
An image pickup apparatus comprising: (a) image pickup means for forming a plurality of image signals having different exposure conditions; (b) combining means for combining said plurality of image signals to form a combined image signal having an extended dynamic range based on a predetermined algorithm; and (c) storing means for storing information regarding said algorithm; and (d) control means for compressing a dynamic range of said combined image signal according to said information.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
74 words
An image pickup apparatus comprising: (a) image pickup means for forming a plurality of image signals having different exposure conditions; (b) combining means for combining said plurality of image signals to form a combined image signal having an extended dynamic range based on a predetermined algorithm; and (c) storing means for storing information regarding said algorithm; and (d) control means for compressing a dynamic range of said combined image signal according to said information.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
An image pickup apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said combining means switches over said plurality of image signals at predetermined switching points.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
An image pickup apparats according to claim 7, wherein said information relates to said switching points.
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