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Parameterized sharpening and smoothing method and apparatus

  • US 20030026495A1
  • Filed: 05/01/2002
  • Published: 02/06/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/07/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of processing an image with filters, comprising:

  • receiving an input pixel and a pixel window associated with the input pixel from the image;

    classifying the input pixel using the pixel window into classes identifying pixels suitable for various amounts of smoothing and sharpening operations;

    receiving parameter settings for sharpening and smoothing the image, wherein the sharpening and smoothing parameters can be set independently; and

    selecting a filter for processing the input pixel based upon the classification and the parameter settings.

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