Image processing apparatus
    31.
    发明授权
    Image processing apparatus 失效
    图像处理装置

    公开(公告)号:US06961097B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-01

    申请号:US10916401

    申请日:2004-08-12

    Applicant: Hideaki Yui

    Inventor: Hideaki Yui

    Abstract: In an apparatus for composing image data of a main picture and image data of a sub-picture by a chroma key process, an attribute of an image contained in the sub-picture is detected, a partial area of the sub-picture is set as a chroma key mask area in accordance with the attribute detection result, and composing the image data of the main picture and the image data of the sub-picture by executing the chroma key process for an area other than the chroma key mask area without executing the chroma key process for the chroma key mask area in the sub-picture.

    Abstract translation: 在通过色键处理来组合主图像的图像数据和子图像的图像数据的装置中,检测包含在子图像中的图像的属性,将子图像的局部区域设置为 根据属性检测结果的色度键掩码区域,并且通过对色度键掩码区域以外的区域执行色度键处理来构成副图像的图像数据和副图像的图像数据,而不执行 子图中色度键掩码区域的色度键处理。

    Special effect image generating apparatus

    公开(公告)号:US20050174491A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-11

    申请号:US11087319

    申请日:2005-03-23

    CPC classification number: H04N9/74 H04N5/262

    Abstract: A special effect image generating apparatus provided with an image conversion processing circuit for posterization or other image conversion, a luminance and chroma condition setting circuit for image extraction by luminance and colors, a mask pattern generator for selection of a mask, and mixer for preparing a video signal, a transformation unit for transformation processing such as movement, and a post video modification unit for addition of a locus etc. The extracted image automatically tracks movement of the image so there is no change in visual effects, images having the same luminance and color conditions can be deleted by mask adjustment, movement of the image can be handled by adjustment of the mask, and highly accurate boundaries can be set by the wave-filtering and shaping circuit. Therefore, a special effect image with distinctive luminance and color can be easily prepared.

    Ink transfer printer
    33.
    发明授权
    Ink transfer printer 失效
    墨水转印打印机

    公开(公告)号:US6145976A

    公开(公告)日:2000-11-14

    申请号:US873565

    申请日:1997-06-12

    CPC classification number: H04N9/75 B41J2/005 B41J29/02 B41J29/38

    Abstract: An additive is dispersed in a matrix having a larger thermal expansion coefficient, which forms a film that prevents the permeation of the ink at the room temperature while allowing the permeation of the ink at high temperature. An ink roller is formed by covering a roller-like sponge body containing ink (an ink holder) with the film. Along the outer circumference of the ink roller, a thermal head that heats the surface of the ink roller according to a print pattern and a platen roller that sandwiches recording sheet between itself and the ink roller are disposed. Then, by rotating the ink roller and heating the thermal head, the ink permeates through the heated part of the film and is transferred to the recording sheet to form an ink image on the recording sheet.

    Abstract translation: 将添加剂分散在具有较大热膨胀系数的基质中,形成防止油墨在室温下渗透同时允许油墨在高温下渗透的膜。 通过用膜覆盖含有墨水(墨水盒)的辊状海绵体来形成墨辊。 沿着墨辊的外周,配置有根据印刷图案加热墨辊表面的热敏头,以及在其与墨辊之间夹持记录纸的压纸辊。 然后,通过旋转墨辊并加热热敏头,墨水渗透通过加热的薄膜部分并被转印到记录纸上,以在记录纸上形成油墨图像。

    Chromakeying system
    34.
    发明授权
    Chromakeying system 失效
    Chromakeying系统

    公开(公告)号:US6122013A

    公开(公告)日:2000-09-19

    申请号:US732336

    申请日:1996-12-30

    CPC classification number: H04N5/2224 H04N9/75

    Abstract: A chromokeying system includes a store that contains a representation of a known coded chromokeying pattern. The system further includes a frame grabber that grabs a video image including at least a portion of the known coded chromokeying pattern and a foreground subject. A perspective transformation computation unit computes a perspective transformation by comparing the video image of the portion of the coded chromokeying pattern with the known chromokeying pattern. The system may further include a background generation unit that receives a background image and applies the perspective transformation to the background image to produce a transformed background. The portion of the coded chromokeying pattern in the video image can then be replaced by the transformed background to create a composite image.

    Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / US95 / 05324 Sec。 371日期1996年12月30日第 102(e)日期1996年12月30日PCT 1995年4月25日PCT PCT。 WO95 / 30312 PCT出版物 日期:1995年11月9日染色体系统包括一个存储器,其中包含一个已知的编码色谱图案的表示。 该系统还包括抓取包括已知编码色调模式的至少一部分和前景对象的视频图像的帧抓取器。 透视变换计算单元通过将经编码的色调模式的部分的视频图像与已知的色键图案进行比较来计算透视变换。 该系统还可以包括背景生成单元,其接收背景图像并将透视变换应用于背景图像以产生变换后的背景。 然后视频图像中的编码色调图案的部分可以被变换后的背景代替以创建合成图像。

    Image synthesizer and image synthesizing method for synthesizing
according to movement
    35.
    发明授权
    Image synthesizer and image synthesizing method for synthesizing according to movement 失效
    用于根据运动合成的图像合成器和图像合成方法

    公开(公告)号:US6104438A

    公开(公告)日:2000-08-15

    申请号:US51001

    申请日:1998-03-31

    Applicant: Etsuro Saito

    Inventor: Etsuro Saito

    CPC classification number: H04N5/2224 H04N5/222 H04N5/272 H04N9/75

    Abstract: An image synthesizer for detecting an area photographs a processing object area having a predetermined hue from video data obtained through a video camera, inserts another image in the area, and then produces a synthesized image. The image synthesizer forms on the processing object area a light source image having the same hue as the processing object area, detects position information of the video camera with respect to the processing object area with the light source image as a reference, and changes the other image in correspondence with position change of the video camera with the position information as a reference. In this way, the position of the video camera is detected with the light source image as a reference, and image which is inserted is changed according to a position change of the video camera. Therefore, when the video camera is moved, an image which is inserted is also changed according to the movement, and consequently, an image with no feeling of physical disorder is obtainable.

    Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / JP97 / 04896 Sec。 371日期1998年3月31日 102(e)1998年3月31日PCT 1997年12月26日PCT PCT。 第WO98 / 30029号公报 日期1998年7月9日用于检测区域的图像合成器从通过摄像机获得的视频数据中拍摄具有预定色调的处理对象区域,在区域中插入另一图像,然后产生合成图像。 图像合成器在处理对象区域上形成具有与处理对象区域相同的色相的光源图像,以光源图像为基准,检测摄像机相对于处理对象区域的位置信息,并将其他 以与位置信息作为参考的摄像机的位置变化对应的图像。 以这种方式,以光源图像作为参考来检测摄像机的位置,并且根据摄像机的位置变化来改变插入的图像。 因此,当摄像机移动时,插入的图像也根据移动而改变,因此,可以获得没有身体紊乱感的图像。

    Blending of video images in a home communications terminal
    36.
    发明授权
    Blending of video images in a home communications terminal 失效
    在家庭通信终端中混合视频图像

    公开(公告)号:US6023302A

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-08

    申请号:US612162

    申请日:1996-03-07

    CPC classification number: H04N9/75

    Abstract: A graphics blending feature for a terminal such as a home communication terminal (HCT) allows an overlay image to be selectively blended with a background image through the use of a chroma key function and one or more alpha control bits. The chroma key function is used to determine whether the overlay will be completely transparent or not, and the one or more alpha control bits are used to look up a larger alpha value used to blend the overlay and background images. By using a small number of alpha control bits to retrieve a larger alpha value for blending, memory requirements per pixel are reduced. The chroma key function may be implemented by comparing each overlay pixel value to a chroma value and, responsive to a match, making the overlay pixel transparent (i.e., no blending occurs). A dithering function is included in various embodiments to smooth out the resulting image.

    Abstract translation: 用于诸如家庭通信终端(HCT)的终端的图形混合特征允许通过使用色度键功能和一个或多个阿尔法控制位来将叠加图像与背景图像选择性地混合。 色度键功能用于确定叠加层是否完全透明,并且一个或多个Alpha控制位用于查找用于混合叠加和背景图像的较大α值。 通过使用少量的Alpha控制位来获取较大的Alpha值进行混合,每像素的内存要求降低。 可以通过将每个覆盖像素值与色度值进行比较并且响应于匹配使得覆盖像素透明(即,不发生混合)来实现色度键功能。 在各种实施例中包括抖动功能以平滑所得到的图像。

    Analog video merging system for merging N video signals from N video
cameras
    37.
    发明授权
    Analog video merging system for merging N video signals from N video cameras 失效
    用于合并N个摄像机的N个视频信号的模拟视频合并系统

    公开(公告)号:US5982452A

    公开(公告)日:1999-11-09

    申请号:US46701

    申请日:1998-03-24

    CPC classification number: H04N5/222 H04N5/2224 H04N9/75

    Abstract: This invention relates to an analog video merging system, and more particularly to a system that can take the output of a plurality of video cameras and form a combined video signal which can be fed to a computer having only a single frame grabber card. This system is used to track targets using multiple video cameras. The present invention is comprised of an analog video merging apparatus for merging N video signals from N video cameras. The apparatus is comprised of N video processors, each of the N processors is connected to the N video cameras in a one-to-one correspondence, wherein each of the N video processors compares the video signal associated with one of the N video cameras with a dynamic predetermined threshold level and produces a binary output signal having a low level and a high level, the low level being output if the associated video signal is below the predetermined threshold, and high level being output if the associated video signal is above the predetermined threshold. N binary combiners are provided, with each being connected to the N video processors in a one-to-one correspondence. Each combiner produces a processed binary signal having a low level and a high level, the low level being output in the presence of a low level output from the associated video processor and a high level being output in the presence of a high level from the associated video processor, wherein the high level of the processed binary signal is a unique level to that particular binary combiner such that a unique high level is output from the N binary combiners that are associated with the N video cameras. The processed binary signal for camera N is scaled by a factor of 2.sup.N-1 with respect to the other camera signals. A summing unit is provided for summing N processed binary signals from the N binary combiners to produce a merged video signal. A method of providing a merged video signal is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种模拟视频合并系统,更具体地说,涉及一种能够获取多个摄像机的输出并形成组合视频信号的系统,该组合视频信号可被馈送到仅具有单个帧捕获卡的计算机。 该系统用于使用多台摄像机跟踪目标。 本发明包括用于合并来自N个摄像机的N个视频信号的模拟视频合并装置。 该装置由N个视频处理器组成,N个处理器中的每一个以一一对应的方式连接到N个摄像机,其中N个视频处理器中的每一个将与N个摄像机中的一个相关联的视频信号与 动态预定阈值电平并产生具有低电平和高电平的二进制输出信号,如果相关联的视频信号低于预定阈值则输出低电平,并且如果相关联的视频信号高于预定阈值则输出高电平 阈。 提供了N个二进制组合器,其中每个都以一一对应的方式连接到N个视频处理器。 每个组合器产生具有低电平和高电平的处理二进制信号,低电平在存在来自相关联的视频处理器的低电平输出的情况下被输出,并且在存在来自相关联的视频处理器的高电平的情况下输出高电平 视频处理器,其中高级处理的二进制信号是该特定二进制组合器的唯一级别,使得从与N个摄像机相关联的N个二进制组合器输出唯一的高电平。 用于相机N的经处理的二进制信号相对于其他相机信号被缩放2N-1倍。 提供了一个求和单元,用于对来自N个二进制组合器的N个经过处理的二进制信号进行求和以产生合并的视频信号。 还提供了提供合并的视频信号的方法。

    Device and method for processing a signal with a subject moving against
a colored background
    38.
    发明授权
    Device and method for processing a signal with a subject moving against a colored background 失效
    用于处理与被摄体相对于彩色背景移动的信号的信号的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US5923381A

    公开(公告)日:1999-07-13

    申请号:US755632

    申请日:1996-11-25

    CPC classification number: H04N9/75

    Abstract: A device and method that overlays, onto a new colored background a subject clipped from a source video image having a subject moving against a first colored background. A clipping key KD is calculated which makes it possible to separate the color space representing the image into three regions, a first region defining a volume representing the first colored background, a second region defining a volume representing the subject, and a third region representing a region of transition between the first colored background and the subject. A video image VD representing the subject moving against the new colored background formed according to the formula:VD=KD.times.subject video+(1-KD).times.background video,where "subject video" and background video respectively represent a video image containing the subject and the video image of the new colored background. The above described device and method are applicable for use in apparatuses such as, for example, video mixers or autonomous devices for clipping and overlaying video images.

    Abstract translation: 一种设备和方法,其将从被摄体移动的源视频图像剪切的对象重叠在新的彩色背景上,所述源视频图像具有相对于第一彩色背景移动的对象。 计算剪切键KD,其使得可以将表示图像的颜色空间分离成三个区域,限定表示第一着色背景的体积的第一区域,限定表示对象的体积的第二区域和表示对象的第三区域 第一个彩色背景和主体之间的过渡区域。 一种视频图像VD,其代表根据以下公式形成的新彩色背景移动的对象:VD = KDxsubject video +(1-KD)xbackground video,其中“被摄体视频”和背景视频分别表示包含被摄体和视频的视频图像 新的彩色背景的形象。 上述装置和方法适用于诸如视频混合器或自动装置的装置,用于剪切和重叠视频图像。

    Apparatus and method for compositing video images
    39.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for compositing video images 失效
    用于合成视频图像的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US5812214A

    公开(公告)日:1998-09-22

    申请号:US616146

    申请日:1996-03-14

    Inventor: Robert L. Miller

    CPC classification number: H04N9/75

    Abstract: An apparatus and method effecting a linear color transformation between foreground video and insert video, in a chroma key video image. A determination is made whether a particular pel, or pixel in the foreground video image is either a full foreground pel, a full blue screen pel, or a transition pel. Predetermined "look up" tables store color values in vectorscope domain which correspond to endpoint UV foreground and endpoint full background UV blue values, for each foreground to background transition pel. A key signal related to the percent distance of each such transition pel from these two endpoints in the UV plane is created. The composite output pel is formed from the current YUV transition pel value, by subtracting the selected full blue YUV from it, and adding insert video to it in proportion to the key signal. Three methods are disclosed to determine whether the UV value of a current pel, or alternatively the UV values of pels within a spatial neighborhood of the current pel, identify the current pel as a transition pel. If so, the methods select and store full foreground and full blue transition color value endpoints, so an appropriate key signal for the composite output pel can be generated.

    Abstract translation: 在色度键视频图像中实现前景视频和插入视频之间的线性颜色变换的装置和方法。 确定前景视频图像中的特定像素或像素是完整的前景像素,全蓝色屏幕像素还是转移像素。 预定的“查找”表存储对应于端点UV前景和端点全背景UV蓝色值的向量范围域中的颜色值,用于每个前景到背景转换像素。 产生与UV平面中这两个端点的每个这样的转移像素的距离百分比相关的关键信号。 复合输出像素由当前的YUV跃迁像素值形成,通过从其中减去所选择的全蓝色YUV,并且与键信号成比例地向其插入视频。 公开了三种方法来确定当前像素的UV值,或者当前像素的空间邻域内的像素的UV值,将当前像素识别为过渡像素。 如果是这样,方法选择并存储完整的前景和全蓝色过渡颜色值端点,因此可以生成复合输出像素的适当的键信号。

    Chroma-key color range determination
    40.
    发明授权
    Chroma-key color range determination 失效
    色度键颜色范围确定

    公开(公告)号:US5774191A

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-30

    申请号:US670611

    申请日:1996-06-26

    Applicant: Vaughn Iverson

    Inventor: Vaughn Iverson

    CPC classification number: H04N9/75

    Abstract: Histograms are generated for one or more of the image components. Each histogram is clipped at each end to exclude outlying values and to identify initial minimum and maximum values. Conservatism terms are included in each of the initial minimum and maximum values to generated final minimum and maximum values that are used as thresholds to define the color range used in chroma-key processing. In one embodiment, the first frame of a video sequence is designated as a chroma-key frame that is analyzed to determine the chroma-key color range.

    Abstract translation: 为一个或多个图像组件生成直方图。 每个直方图在每一端都被剪切,以排除偏离的值并识别初始的最小值和最大值。 每个初始最小值和最大值都包含保守词,以产生用作定义色键处理中使用的颜色范围的阈值的最终最小值和最大值。 在一个实施例中,视频序列的第一帧被指定为色度关键帧,其被分析以确定色键色彩范围。

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