17639123. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM
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IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17639123 titled 'IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image processing apparatus that detects an iris area from a person image and converts it into a protected image where the iris information is not obtainable. The protected image is then marked with meta data indicating that image processing has been performed on the iris area.
- The apparatus detects the iris area in a person image.
- It converts the person image into a protected image where the iris information is not obtainable.
- Meta data indicating image processing on the iris area is added to the protected image.
Potential Applications:
- Privacy protection in biometric systems: This technology can be used to protect the iris information of individuals in biometric systems, ensuring their privacy.
- Secure image transmission: The protected image can be used for secure transmission of iris-related information, preventing unauthorized access.
Problems Solved:
- Privacy concerns: By converting the iris area into a protected image, the technology addresses privacy concerns related to the use of biometric data.
- Unauthorized access: The image processing ensures that the iris information is not obtainable, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Benefits:
- Enhanced privacy: The technology protects the iris information, ensuring the privacy of individuals.
- Secure transmission: The protected image with meta data adds an extra layer of security during image transmission, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image processing apparatus includes: a detecting unit that detects an iris area IA including an iris from a person image IMG in which at least an eye of the target person is included; an image processing unit that converts the person image to a protected image IMG in which an iris information relating to a pattern of the iris is not obtainable by performing an image processing on at least a part of the iris area of the person image; and an adding unit that adds meta data indicating that the image processing is performed on at least a part of the iris area to the protected image.
