Modular digital image processing via an image processing chain with modifiable parameter controls
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1. A method for allowing variably controlled alteration of image processing of digital image data in a digital image capture device, the method comprising:
- forming an image processing chain with two or more image processors, the two or more image processors being stored in memory, wherein said processors are software modules and each performing a particular type of image transformation, to process digital image data;
providing one or more parametric controls that are uniquely identified and within each of the two or more image processors; and
accessing chosen controls of the one or more parametric controls within each of the two or more image processors to modify the two or more image processors for alteration of the image processing.
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Abstract
Aspects for allowing variably controlled alteration of image processing of digital image data in a digital image capture device include forming an image processing chain with two or more image processors to process digital image data, and providing one or more parametric controls within each of the two or more image processors. The aspects further include accessing chosen controls of the one or more parametric controls to modify the two or more image processors for alteration of the image processing.
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23 Claims
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1. A method for allowing variably controlled alteration of image processing of digital image data in a digital image capture device, the method comprising:
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forming an image processing chain with two or more image processors, the two or more image processors being stored in memory, wherein said processors are software modules and each performing a particular type of image transformation, to process digital image data; providing one or more parametric controls that are uniquely identified and within each of the two or more image processors; and accessing chosen controls of the one or more parametric controls within each of the two or more image processors to modify the two or more image processors for alteration of the image processing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for allowing variably controlled alteration of image processing of digital image data, the system comprising:
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a digital image capture device, the digital image capture device capable of processing digital image data through two or more image processors, the two or more image processors being stored in memory, wherein said processors are software modules and each performing a particular type of image transformation and having one or more parametric controls that are uniquely identified; and a central processing unit within the digital image capture device and capable of linking the two or more image processors to form an image processing chain, wherein the central processing unit facilitates access of chosen controls of the one or more parametric controls within each of the two or more image processors for modification of the two or more image processors and alteration of the image processing. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A computer readable medium containing program instructions for:
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forming an image processing chain with two or more image processors, the two or more image processors stored in memory, wherein said processors are software modules and each performing a particular type of image transformation, to process digital image data; providing one or more parametric controls that are uniquely identified and within each of the two or more image processors; and accessing chosen controls of the one or more parametric controls within each of the two or more image processors to modify the two or more image processors for alteration of the image processing.
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