Patents by Inventor Yury Prilutsky
Yury Prilutsky 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).
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Patent number: 8957993Abstract: A method of filtering a red-eye phenomenon from an acquired digital image including a multiplicity of pixels indicative of color, the pixels forming various shapes of the image, includes analyzing meta-data information, determining one or more regions within the digital image suspected as including red eye artifact, and determining, based at least in part on the meta-data analysis, whether the regions are actual red eye artifact. The meta-data information may include information describing conditions under which the image was acquired, captured and/or digitized, acquisition device-specific information, and/film information.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: FotoNationInventors: Michael DeLuca, Yury Prilutsky, Eran Steinberg, Peter Corcoran, Petronel Bigioi, Alexei Pososin
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Patent number: 8908932Abstract: A technique for processing a digital image uses face detection to achieve one or more desired image processing parameters. A group of pixels is identified that corresponds to a face image within the digital image. A skin tone is detected for the face image by determining one or more default color or tonal values, or combinations thereof, for the group of pixels. Values of one or more parameters are adjusted for the group of pixels that correspond to the face image based on the detected skin tone.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Peter Corcoran, Igor Barcovschi, Eran Steinberg, Yury Prilutsky, Petronel Bigioi
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Patent number: 8897504Abstract: A processor-based system operating according to digitally-embedded programming instructions performs a method including identifying a group of pixels corresponding to a face region within digital image data acquired by an image acquisition device. A set of face analysis parameter values is extracted from said face region, including a faceprint associated with the face region. First and second reference faceprints are determined for a person using reference images captured respectively in predetermined face-portrait conditions and using ambient conditions. The faceprints are analyzed to determine a baseline faceprint and a range of variability from the baseline associated with the person. Results of the analyzing are stored and used in subsequent recognition of the person in a subsequent image acquired under ambient conditions.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Eran Steinberg, Peter Corcoran, Yury Prilutsky, Petronel Bigioi, Mihai Ciuc, Stefanita Ciurel, Constantin Vertan
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Patent number: 8885074Abstract: A digital image acquisition system having no photographic film, such as a digital camera, has a flash unit for providing illumination during image capture and a red-eye filter for detecting a region within a captured image indicative of a red-eye phenomenon, the detection being based upon a comparison of the captured image and a reference image of nominally the same scene taken without flash. In the embodiment the reference image is a preview image of lower pixel resolution than the captured image, the filter matching the pixel resolutions of the captured and reference images by up-sampling the preview image and/or sub-sampling the captured image. The filter also aligns at least portions of the captured image and reference image prior to comparison to allow for, e.g. movement in the subject.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Eran Steinberg, Yury Prilutsky, Peter Corcoran, Petronel Bigioi, Michael J. DeLuca
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Patent number: 8879869Abstract: A method of automatically determining a need to service a digital image acquisition system including a digital camera with a lens assembly includes analyzing pixels within one or more acquired digital images according to probability determinations that such pixels correspond to blemish artifacts. It is automatically determined whether a threshold distribution of blemish artifacts is present within one or more of the digital images. A need for service is indicated when at least the threshold distribution is determined to be present.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Marta Zamfir, Eran Steinberg, Yury Prilutsky, Peter Corcoran, Petronel Bigioi, Adrian Zamfir
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Publication number: 20140198238Abstract: A digital image acquisition system having no photographic film, such as a digital camera, has a flash unit for providing illumination during image capture and a red-eye filter for detecting a region within a captured image indicative of a red-eye phenomenon, the detection being based upon a comparison of the captured image and a reference image of nominally the same scene taken without flash. In the embodiment the reference image is a preview image of lower pixel resolution than the captured image, the filter matching the pixel resolutions of the captured and reference images by up-sampling the preview image and/or sub-sampling the captured image. The filter also aligns at least portions of the captured image and reference image prior to comparison to allow for, e.g. movement in the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Eran Steinberg, Yury Prilutsky, Peter Corcoran, Petronel Bigioi, Michael J. DeLuca
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Method of improving orientation and color balance of digital images using face detection information
Patent number: 8761449Abstract: A method of generating one or more new spatial and chromatic variation digital images uses an original digitally-acquired image which including a face or portions of a face. A group of pixels that correspond to a face within the original digitally-acquired image is identified. A portion of the original image is selected to include the group of pixels. Values of pixels of one or more new images based on the selected portion are automatically generated, or an option to generate them is provided, in a manner which always includes the face within the one or more new images. Such method may be implemented to automatically establish the correct orientation and color balance of an image. Such method can be implemented as an automated method or a semi automatic method to guide users in viewing, capturing or printing of images.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Eran Steinberg, Yury Prilutsky, Peter Corcoran, Petronel Bigioi -
Patent number: 8698916Abstract: A digital image acquisition system having no photographic film, such as a digital camera, has a flash unit for providing illumination during image capture and a red-eye filter for detecting a region within a captured image indicative of a red-eye phenomenon, the detection being based upon a comparison of the captured image and a reference image of nominally the same scene taken without flash. In the embodiment the reference image is a preview image of lower pixel resolution than the captured image, the filter matching the pixel resolutions of the captured and reference images by up-sampling the preview image and/or sub-sampling the captured image. The filter also aligns at least portions of the captured image and reference image prior to comparison to allow for, e.g. movement in the subject.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Eran Steinberg, Yury Prilutsky, Peter Corcoran, Petronel Bigioi, Michael J DeLuca
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Patent number: 8675991Abstract: A method of modifying the viewing parameters of digital images using image feature detection for achieving desired parameters based on one or more sub-groups of pixels that correspond to one or more selected image features such as a face, body, pets, or a background region or a foreground region. Such methods may be used for animating still images, automating and streamlining application such as the creation of slide shows and screen savers of images containing selected image features. Two or more features such as a foreground region and a background region may be separated and independently processed.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Eran Steinberg, Peter Corcoran, Yury Prilutsky, Petronel Bigioi
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Patent number: 8648938Abstract: A method of filtering a red-eye phenomenon from an acquired digital image including a multiplicity of pixels indicative of color, the pixels forming various shapes of the image, includes analyzing meta-data information, determining one or more regions within the digital image suspected as including red eye artifact, and determining, based at least in part on the meta-data analysis, whether the regions are actual red eye artifact. The meta-data information may include information describing conditions under which the image was acquired, captured and/or digitized, acquisition device-specific information, and film information.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2013Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Michael J. DeLuca, Yury Prilutsky, Eran Steinberg, Peter Corcoran, Petronel Bigioi, Alexei Pososin
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Method of Improving Orientation and Color Balance of Digital Images Using Face Detection Information
Publication number: 20140036109Abstract: A method of generating one or more new spatial and chromatic variation digital images uses an original digitally-acquired image which including a face or portions of a face. A group of pixels that correspond to a face within the original digitally-acquired image is identified. A portion of the original image is selected to include the group of pixels. Values of pixels of one or more new images based on the selected portion are automatically generated, or an option to generate them is provided, in a manner which always includes the face within the one or more new images. Such method may be implemented to automatically establish the correct orientation and color balance of an image. Such method can be implemented as an automated method or a semi automatic method to guide users in viewing, capturing or printing of images.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Eran Steinberg, Yury Prilutsky, Peter Corcoran, Petronel Bigioi -
Publication number: 20140022444Abstract: A digital image acquisition system having no photographic film comprises a portable apparatus for capturing digital images and a digital processing component for reducing camera motion blur in an image captured by the apparatus. The digital processing component operates by comparing the image with at least one other image, for example a preview image, of approximately the same scene taken outside the exposure period of the main image. In one embodiment the digital processing component identifies at least one feature which is relatively less blurred than the corresponding feature in the main image, and/or calculates a trajectory of at least one feature in a plurality of preview images and extrapolates such feature onto the main image, and calculates a PSF in respect of the feature, and de-convolves the main image using the PSF.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: DIGITALOPTICS CORPORATION EUROPE LIMITEDInventors: Eran Steinberg, Peter Corcoran, Yury Prilutsky
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Publication number: 20140022403Abstract: A digital image acquisition system having no photographic film comprises a portable apparatus for capturing digital images and a digital processing component for reducing camera motion blur in an image captured by the apparatus. The digital processing component operates by comparing the image with at least one other image, for example a preview image, of approximately the same scene taken outside the exposure period of the main image. In one embodiment the digital processing component identifies at least one feature which is relatively less blurred than the corresponding feature in the main image and/or calculates a trajectory of at least one feature in a plurality of preview images and extrapolates such feature onto the main image, and calculates a PSF in respect of the feature, and de-convolves the main image using the PSF.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: DIGITALOPTICS CORPORATION EUROPE LIMITEDInventors: Eran Steinberg, Peter Corcoran, Yury Prilutsky
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Method of Improving Orientation and Color Balance of Digital Images Using Face Detection Information
Publication number: 20130315488Abstract: A method of generating one or more new spatial and chromatic variation digital images uses an original digitally-acquired image which including a face or portions of a face. A group of pixels that correspond to a face within the original digitally-acquired image is identified. A portion of the original image is selected to include the group of pixels. Values of pixels of one or more new images based on the selected portion are automatically generated, or an option to generate them is provided, in a manner which always includes the face within the one or more new images. Such method may be implemented to automatically establish the correct orientation and color balance of an image. Such method can be implemented as an automated method or a semi automatic method to guide users in viewing, capturing or printing of images.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: DIGITALOPTICS CORPORATION EUROPE LIMITEDInventors: Eran Steinberg, Yury Prilutsky, Peter Corcoran, Petronel Bigioi -
Method of Improving Orientation and Color Balance of Digital Images Using Face Detection Information
Publication number: 20130314525Abstract: A method of generating one or more new spatial and chromatic variation digital images uses an original digitally-acquired image which including a face or portions of a face. A group of pixels that correspond to a face within the original digitally-acquired image is identified. A portion of the original image is selected to include the group of pixels. Values of pixels of one or more new images based on the selected portion are automatically generated, or an option to generate them is provided, in a manner which always includes the face within the one or more new images. Such method may be implemented to automatically establish the correct orientation and color balance of an image. Such method can be implemented as an automated method or a semi automatic method to guide users in viewing, capturing or printing of images.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: DIGITALOPTICS CORPORATION EUROPE LIMITEDInventors: Eran Steinberg, Yury Prilutsky, Peter Corcoran, Petronel Bigioi -
Patent number: 8553949Abstract: A processor-based system operating according to digitally-embedded programming instructions performs a method including identifying a group of pixels corresponding to a face region within digital image data acquired by an image acquisition device. A set of face analysis parameter values is extracted from said face region, including a faceprint associated with the face region. First and second reference faceprints are determined for a person using reference images captured respectively in predetermined face-portrait conditions and using ambient conditions. The faceprints are analyzed to determine a baseline faceprint and a range of variability from the baseline associated with the person. Results of the analyzing are stored and used in subsequent recognition of the person in a subsequent image acquired under ambient conditions.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Eran Steinberg, Peter Corcoran, Yury Prilutsky, Petronel Bigioi, Mihai Ciuc, Stefanita Ciurel, Constantin Vertan
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Patent number: 8537251Abstract: A method of filtering a red-eye phenomenon from an acquired digital image including a multiplicity of pixels indicative of color, the pixels forming various shapes of the image, includes analyzing meta-data information, determining one or more regions within the digital image suspected as including red eye artifact, and determining, based at least in part on the meta-data analysis, whether the regions are actual red eye artifact. The meta-data information may include information describing conditions under which the image was acquired, captured and/or digitized, acquisition device-specific information, and/film information.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Michael J. DeLuca, Yury Prilutsky, Eran Steinberg, Peter Corcoran, Petronel Bigioi, Alexei Pososin
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Patent number: 8498452Abstract: A method of processing a digital image using face detection within the image achieves one or more desired image processing parameters. A group of pixels is identified that correspond to an image of a face within the digital image. Default values are determined of one or more parameters of at least some portion of the digital image. Values are adjusted of the one or more parameters within the digitally-detected image based upon an analysis of the digital image including the image of the face and the default values.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2008Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Eran Steinberg, Yury Prilutsky, Peter Corcoran, Petronel Bigioi
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Method of improving orientation and color balance of digital images using face detection information
Patent number: 8498446Abstract: A method of generating one or more new spatial and chromatic variation digital images uses an original digitally-acquired image which including a face or portions of a face. A group of pixels that correspond to a face within the original digitally-acquired image is identified. A portion of the original image is selected to include the group of pixels. Values of pixels of one or more new images based on the selected portion are automatically generated, or an option to generate them is provided, in a manner which always includes the face within the one or more new images. Such method may be implemented to automatically establish the correct orientation and color balance of an image. Such method can be implemented as an automated method or a semi automatic method to guide users in viewing, capturing or printing of images.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2011Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Eran Steinberg, Yury Prilutsky, Peter Corcoran, Petronel Bigioi -
Patent number: 8494300Abstract: A digital image acquisition system includes a portable apparatus for capturing digital images and a digital processing component for detecting, analyzing and informing the photographer regarding motion blur, and for reducing camera motion blur in an image captured by the apparatus. The digital processing component operates by comparing the image with at least one other image, for example a preview image, of nominally the same scene taken outside the exposure period of the main image. In one embodiment the digital processing component determines the degree of artifacts and whether to inform the user that the image is blurred by identifying at least one feature in a single preview image which is relatively less blurred than the corresponding feature in the main image.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: DigitalOptics Corporation Europe LimitedInventors: Eran Steinberg, Peter Corcoran, Yury Prilutsky