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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 17, 1996
Filed:
Oct. 26, 1994
Mitsuyoshi Nakaya, Nara, JP;
Atsushi Okada, Nara, JP;
Kazuhiko Fukui, Osaka, JP;
Yasushi Yasuda, Osaka, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
Digital image data obtained by A/D converting an output signal from an image sensing device by an A/D conversion circuit is converted into image data corresponding to a predetermined image format by a digital process of an image conversion circuit. Therefore, an image of higher quality without deterioration in the picture can be provided in comparison with the case where digital image data obtained by A/D converting an output signal from an image sensing device is first converted into analog video data and then into A/D data. Further format conversion can be performed using a series of controllable image converters. The image converters and a signal processing unit can be selectively programmed to perform a variety of format conversions and image-type specific signal processing, respectively. Programming can be performed manually or automatically according to the type of input device or the type of information in the image.