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Method and apparatus for encoding photographic images

  • US 7,139,440 B2
  • Filed: 08/23/2002
  • Issued: 11/21/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/25/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of encoding images, the method comprising the steps of:

  • retrieving a source image file including pixel data;

    transforming the source image file pixel data into a destination data set of pixel data representative of a modified partial equi-rectangular projection, wherein transforming the source image file pixel data comprises the steps of transforming the source image file pixel data into a first data set of pixel data representative of an ortho-annular projection, and transforming the pixel data from the first data set into a second data set of pixel data representative of the modified partial equi-rectangular projection; and

    outputting the pixel data from the destination data set as a destination image file.

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