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Method and apparatus for replacing a background portion of an image

  • US 5,781,198 A
  • Filed: 12/22/1995
  • Issued: 07/14/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for replacing a background portion of an image with a replacement background image, said method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving an actual background image;

    receiving a current image having a background portion;

    generating an image mask representing similarities and differences between said actual background image and said current image; and

    generating a new image containing portions of said current image and portions of said replacement background image responsive to said image mask.

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