Endoscopic image enhancement using contrast limited adaptive histogram equalization (CLAHE) implemented in a processor
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Abstract
Systems and methods of enhancing images use a contrast limited adaptive histogram equalization (CLAHE) algorithm in a field programmable gate array (FPGA). The images may be obtained by the imaging elements of a multiple imaging elements endoscope of an endoscopy system.
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ENDOCHOICE INC | 11810 WILLS ROAD SUITE 100 ALPHARETTA GA 30009 |
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- 2023 Application Filing Year
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- 12746 Applications Filed
- 4684 Patents Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Davidson, Tal | Yokneam Ilit, IL | 65 | 1346 |
# of filed Patents : 65 Total Citations : 1346 | |||
Kronman, Achia | Pardes Hana, IL | 19 | 104 |
# of filed Patents : 19 Total Citations : 104 | |||
Levy, Idan | Hadera, IL | 24 | 327 |
# of filed Patents : 24 Total Citations : 327 | |||
Mor, Lior | Haifa, IL | 9 | 61 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 61 | |||
Sidar, Itay | Haifa, IL | 16 | 143 |
# of filed Patents : 16 Total Citations : 143 |
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