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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2023
Filed:
Aug. 08, 2019
Applicant:
Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Inventors:
Bing Ouyang, Vero Beach, FL (US);
Fraser Dalgleish, Vero Beach, FL (US);
Frank Caimi, Vero Beach, FL (US);
Anni Dalgleish, Vero Beach, FL (US);
Assignee:
Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04N 23/74 (2023.01); G06T 5/00 (2006.01); G06T 5/20 (2006.01); G06T 5/50 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H04N 23/74 (2023.01); G06T 5/002 (2013.01); G06T 5/20 (2013.01); G06T 5/50 (2013.01); G06T 2207/10152 (2013.01);
Abstract
A method and apparatus provides for improved imaging of objects underwater. The method and apparatus are particularly useful in a degraded underwater visual environment. The method and apparatus are also useful in undersea operations in which enhanced visualization at close range is desirable. Exemplary operations include diver assist, ship hull inspections, underwater robotic operations (e.g. sample collection, mine neutralization), etc.