Patent ID: 6141017
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: G06T

Abstract:
The method for increasing the dimensions of an original image array comprising a plurality of overlapping domain blocks, the steps performed by a data processor of:for each domain block, using fractal transform methods to select a best domain/range block correspondence, each said range block being larger than its corresponding domain block;for each said range block, selecting a subset of data values, and populating an area of an expanded image array with said data values in said selected subset, said area corresponding to said domain block in said original image array;whereby said expanded image array is larger than and visually similar to said original image array;prior to applying fractal transform methods to select a best domain/range block correspondence for each domain block of said original image array, said original image array replaces a portion of an augmented original image array such that said original image array is not adjacent any edge of said augmented original image array and said augmented original array is partitioned into a plurality of overlapping domain blocks.