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Image interpolator for an image display system

CA 1313410 C · Owner: International Business Machines Corporation · Inventors: Gonzalez-Lopez, Jorge

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An image interpolator implements an interpolation function providing real time, continuous zoom capability to an image display system. Output image pixels are obtained by interpolating the values of the color or intensity of the 2x2 matrix of pixels surrounding the point on the input image. The preferred embodiment employs a bi-linear interpolation algorithm implemented in the form of cascaded one-dimensional interpolation circuits. Magnification control is established so that a unit increment of the zoom controller, such as a cursor on a tablet results in a, constant increase in the degree of magnification. The coefficients required for the interpolation are-generated in real time avoiding …

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  • Granted February 2, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 2, 2010.
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FiledJune 20, 1989
GrantedFebruary 2, 1993
Term endedFebruary 2, 2010
Patent numberCA 1313410 C
Classification (IPC)H04N1/39 +1 more

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1990199319961999200220052008Application filedJune 20, 1989Patent grantedFeb 2, 1993Term endedFeb 2, 2010

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