18475996. IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSOR AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING IMAGE SIGNAL simplified abstract (SK hynix Inc.)
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IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSOR AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING IMAGE SIGNAL
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Cheol Jon Jang of Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Dong Ik Kim of Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Jun Hyeok Choi of Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)
IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSOR AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING IMAGE SIGNAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18475996 titled 'IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSOR AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING IMAGE SIGNAL
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an image signal processor that can determine the directionality of a target kernel and correct the target pixel based on the directionality strength within the kernel.
- The image signal processor includes a directionality determiner to analyze the angle and strength of directions within the target kernel.
- A pixel corrector is used to adjust the target pixel using pixels with higher directionality strength in specific directions.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Directionality determiner to analyze angles and strength within a target kernel.
- Pixel corrector to adjust target pixel based on directionality strength in specific directions.
Potential Applications:
- Image processing in digital cameras.
- Video enhancement in surveillance systems.
- Medical imaging for diagnostics.
Problems Solved:
- Improves image quality by correcting pixels based on directionality.
- Enhances edge detection in images.
- Reduces noise in processed images.
Benefits:
- Higher quality images with improved sharpness.
- Enhanced image processing capabilities.
- More accurate image analysis for various applications.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be used in industries such as:
- Photography and videography.
- Medical imaging equipment manufacturing.
- Surveillance and security systems development.
Questions about Image Signal Processor: 1. How does the directionality determiner analyze the angle and strength within the target kernel? 2. What are the specific applications where the pixel corrector can significantly improve image processing?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image signal processor for processing image signals and an image signal processing method for the same are disclosed. The image signal processor includes a directionality determiner configured to determine directionality of a target kernel including a target pixel, based on an angle between directions within the target kernel and a difference in directionality strength between the directions. The image signal processor also includes a pixel corrector configured to correct, when the target kernel has specific directionality according to a result of the directionality determination, the target pixel using pixels arranged in each of a plurality of directions having higher directionality strength than a predetermined directionality strength from among the directions within the target kernel.
