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Automatic scaling of objects based on depth map for image editing

  • US 9,542,722 B2
  • Filed: 12/29/2014
  • Issued: 01/10/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for automatically scaling image objects being moved or copied from an original object to a target object, comprising:

  • (a) a computer processor configured for receiving and processing images; and

    (b) programming executable on the computer processor for performing steps comprising;

    (i) receiving an original object selection in an image and a target location for the original object to be moved/copied as a target object at said target location;

    (ii) obtaining or receiving a depth map for the image containing the original object and the target object location; and

    (iii) determining interdependent scaling factor and positioning for the target object, in response to;

    (iii)(A) determining a center of scaling for the target object;

    (iii)(B) selecting a base location on the original object at which depth value is to be obtained at the target location for use in scaling; and

    (iii)(C) scaling target object at target location about the center of scaling in response to a ratio between original object depth and target object depth and pasting pixels of said target object into said target location;

    (iv) whereby the target object is shown in a proper size in relation to its surroundings.

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