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Coherent image selection and modification

  • US 20080131010A1
  • Filed: 12/01/2006
  • Published: 06/05/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/01/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving a first selection location and at least one selection parameter with respect to digital data; and

    selecting a portion of the digital data relative to the first selection location, the selecting including;

    assigning an energy value to each pixel within a selection proximity of the selection location, the selection proximity being determined based on the selection parameter and the energy value being a function of distance from the selection location; and

    calculating a selection value for each pixel within the selection proximity of the selection location based on the assigned energy value and on a pixel characteristic difference between the relevant pixel and at least one neighboring pixel;

    the selection value to determine whether the relevant pixel is included in the selected portion of the digital data.

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