System and method for reducing noise in images
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1. A method for selecting a filter for interpolating a target pixel for reducing noise in an image, said method comprising the steps of:
- a) comparing a plurality of pixels along a predetermined contour with a plurality of predefined patterns, said patterns representing visually significant patterns possible along said contour; and
b) selecting a filter from a predefined set of filters in accordance with said results of said comparison.
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Abstract
A method is provided for selecting a filter for interpolating a target pixel for reducing noise in an image. The method comprises the following steps. A plurality of pixels along a predetermined contour is compared with a plurality of predefined patterns. The patterns represent visually significant patterns possible along said contour. A filter is selected from a predefined set of filters in accordance with the results of the comparison.
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1. A method for selecting a filter for interpolating a target pixel for reducing noise in an image, said method comprising the steps of:
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a) comparing a plurality of pixels along a predetermined contour with a plurality of predefined patterns, said patterns representing visually significant patterns possible along said contour; and
b) selecting a filter from a predefined set of filters in accordance with said results of said comparison. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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