Patents by Inventor Panos Nasiopoulos

Panos Nasiopoulos has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11100888
    Abstract: A method of producing at least one output image signal representing, at least, a plurality of output luminance values in an output range of luminance values is disclosed. The method involves: identifying a mapping function based at least in part on a perceptually scaled distribution of a plurality of input luminance values in an input range of luminance values different from the output range of luminance values; transforming the plurality of input luminance values into respective perceptually scaled output luminance values according to the mapping function; transforming the perceptually scaled output luminance values into respective ones of the plurality of output luminance values; and producing the at least one output signal representing, at least, the plurality of output luminance values. Computer-readable media and apparatuses are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
    Inventors: Panos Nasiopoulos, Stylianos Ploumis, Mahsa Talebpourazad, Ronan Boitard, Pedram Mohammadi
  • Publication number: 20200126509
    Abstract: A method of producing at least one output image signal representing, at least, a plurality of output luminance values in an output range of luminance values is disclosed. The method involves: identifying a mapping function based at least in part on a perceptually scaled distribution of a plurality of input luminance values in an input range of luminance values different from the output range of luminance values; transforming the plurality of input luminance values into respective perceptually scaled output luminance values according to the mapping function; transforming the perceptually scaled output luminance values into respective ones of the plurality of output luminance values; and producing the at least one output signal representing, at least, the plurality of output luminance values. Computer-readable media and apparatuses are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Panos NASIOPOULOS, Stylianos PLOUMIS, Mahsa TALEBPOURAZAD, Ronan BOITARD, Pedram MOHAMMADI
  • Patent number: 9769451
    Abstract: Image processing is performed to facilitate subtractive crosstalk cancellation in 3D images. In a global embodiment, pixel values are compressed to provide sufficient foot room for subtractive crosstalk cancellation. For video images the degree of compression may vary from frame to frame. Temporal filtering may be applied to reduce flicker. In a local embodiment luminance is added to and/or compression is performed in local areas to facilitate more complete subtractive crosstalk cancellation. The amount or added luminance or compression may be matched to the requirements of the local areas. Added luminance and/or compression may be made to vary smoothly in time and smoothly in space. Displays and other apparatus may be constructed to perform methods for partial or complete crosstalk cancellation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Colin R. Doutre, Panos Nasiopoulos
  • Publication number: 20160094828
    Abstract: Image processing is performed to facilitate subtractive crosstalk cancellation in 3D images. In a global embodiment, pixel values are compressed to provide sufficient foot room for subtractive crosstalk cancellation. For video images the degree of compression may vary from frame to frame. Temporal filtering may be applied to reduce flicker. In a local embodiment luminance is added to and/or compression is performed in local areas to facilitate more complete subtractive crosstalk cancellation. The amount or added luminance or compression may be matched to the requirements of the local areas. Added luminance and/or compression may be made to vary smoothly in time and smoothly in space. Displays and other apparatus may be constructed to perform methods for partial or complete crosstalk cancellation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Colin R. Doutre, Panos Nasiopoulos
  • Patent number: 9148645
    Abstract: Image processing is performed to facilitate subtractive crosstalk cancellation in 3D images. In a global embodiment, pixel values are compressed to provide sufficient foot room for subtractive crosstalk cancellation. For video images the degree of compression may vary from frame to frame. Temporal filtering may be applied to reduce flicker. In a local embodiment luminance is added to and/or compression is performed in local areas to facilitate more complete subtractive crosstalk cancellation. The amount or added luminance or compression may be matched to the requirements of the local areas. Added luminance and/or compression may be made to vary smoothly in time and smoothly in space. Displays and other apparatus may be constructed to perform methods for partial or complete crosstalk cancellation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Colin R. Doutre, Panos Nasiopoulos
  • Patent number: 9129445
    Abstract: Several embodiments of an efficient tone mapping of high bit depth video to low bit depth displays are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system maps an input image data of a high dynamic range (HDR) onto output image data of a lower dynamic range (LDR) and where the mapping does not transform the input image data from one color space to another color space. One embodiment comprises a tone mapping module which outputs a tone-mapped luminance signal for output image data and a color mapping module which outputs chroma signals for the output image data. Intermediate image processing steps may be avoided and hence may increase the efficiency of the mapping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Zicong Mai, Panos Nasiopoulos, Rabab K Ward
  • Publication number: 20150030233
    Abstract: A system and method of determining a depth map sequence for a subject two-dimensional video sequence by: determining a plurality of monocular depth cues for each frame of the subject two-dimensional video sequence; and determining a depth map for each frame of the subject two-dimensional video sequence based on the application of the plurality of monocular depth cues determined for the frame to a depth map model. The depth map model determined by: determining a plurality of monocular depth cues for one or more training two-dimensional video sequences; and determining a depth map model based the plurality of monocular depth cues of the one or more training two-dimensional video sequences and corresponding known depth maps for each of the one or more training two-dimensional video sequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Panos Nasiopoulos, Mahsa Talebpourazad, Ali Bashiashati Saghezchi
  • Publication number: 20130241931
    Abstract: Several embodiments of an efficient tone mapping of high bit depth video to low bit depth displays are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system maps an input image data of a high dynamic range (HDR) onto output image data of a lower dynamic range (LDR) and where the mapping does not transform the input image data from one color space to another color space. One embodiment comprises a tone mapping module which outputs a tone-mapped luminance signal for output image data and a color mapping module which outputs chroma signals for the output image data. Intermediate image processing steps may be avoided and hence may increase the efficiency of the mapping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Dolby Laboratiories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Zicong Mai, Panos Nasiopoulos, Rabab K. Ward
  • Publication number: 20120287250
    Abstract: Image processing is performed to facilitate subtractive crosstalk cancellation in 3D images. In a global embodiment, pixel values are compressed to provide sufficient foot room for subtractive crosstalk cancellation. For video images the degree of compression may vary from frame to frame. Temporal filtering may be applied to reduce flicker. In a local embodiment luminance is added to and/or compression is performed in local areas to facilitate more complete subtractive crosstalk cancellation. The amount or added luminance or compression may be matched to the requirements of the local areas. Added luminance and/or compression may be made to vary smoothly in time and smoothly in space. Displays and other apparatus may be constructed to perform methods for partial or complete crosstalk cancellation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Colin R. Doutre, Panos Nasiopoulos