17487538. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING TEXTURE DETAILS OF IMAGES simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING TEXTURE DETAILS OF IMAGES
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING TEXTURE DETAILS OF IMAGES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17487538 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING TEXTURE DETAILS OF IMAGES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an apparatus for processing image data. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The apparatus extracts a target image patch from a captured image, which includes a target object.
- It obtains a set of landmark features from the target image patch.
- The apparatus aligns the landmark features of the target image patch with a set of reference landmark features in a template image patch that also includes the same target object.
- When the landmark features are aligned, the apparatus transfers the texture details of the target object from the template image patch to the target object in the target image patch.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Image editing software can use this technology to automatically transfer texture details from a template image to a target image, allowing users to easily apply different textures to their images.
- This technology can be used in computer vision systems to improve object recognition and tracking by aligning landmark features between different images.
- It can be applied in augmented reality applications to enhance the realism of virtual objects by transferring texture details from real-world objects to virtual objects.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Manual extraction and alignment of landmark features between images can be time-consuming and prone to errors. This technology automates the process, saving time and improving accuracy.
- Transferring texture details from one image to another can be challenging, especially when the images have different lighting conditions or perspectives. This technology addresses these challenges by aligning the landmark features.
Benefits of this technology:
- The automated extraction and alignment of landmark features simplify the process of transferring texture details between images, making it more accessible to users without extensive image editing skills.
- By accurately aligning the landmark features, the technology ensures that the transferred texture details seamlessly blend with the target object, enhancing the overall visual quality.
- The technology can be integrated into existing image processing systems, improving their capabilities in various applications such as image editing, computer vision, and augmented reality.
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus for processing image data may include: a memory storing instructions; and a processor configured to execute the instructions to: extract a target image patch including a target object, from a captured image; obtain a plurality of landmark features from the target image patch; align the plurality of landmark features of the target image patch with a plurality of reference landmark features in a template image patch including the same target object; and when the plurality of landmark features are aligned with the plurality of reference landmark features, transfer texture details of the target object in the template image patch to the target object in the target image patch.
