Method and apparatus for modifying a portion of an image in accordance with colorimetric parameters
View Patent ↗A method and apparatus for modifying images. The method includes the steps of analyzing a digital image file of an image so as to identify at least one predetermined colorimetric parameter; and automatically modifying that portion of said image having said at least one predetermined colorimetric parameter to a second predetermined colorimetric parameter so as to produce a modified digital image.
1. A method of modifying images captured on a digital camera of the type that includes a built in display, comprising the steps of:
a) automatically analyzing digital images captured by said camera and identifying that a skin tone is present in said digital image;
b) automatically displaying a plurality of color renditions for said identified skin tone on said built in display;
c) selecting a color rendition on said digital camera for said identified skin tone; and
d) applying said color to at least one area of a digital image having said identified skin tone to create a modified digital image file.
2. A method according to claim 1 wherein said skin tone is of a particular type.
3. A method according to claim 2 wherein said skin tone is directed to light skinned individuals.
4. A method according to claim 2 wherein said skin tone is directed to dark skinned individuals.
5. A method according to claim 1 wherein said at least one area is within a portion of the image identified by facial recognition.
6. A method according to claim 1 wherein said at least one area is within a portion of the image identified by using figure recognition.
7. A method according to claim 1 wherein said at least one area is within a portion of the image identified by using image segmentation.
8. A method according to claim 1 wherein said at least one area is tagged so that a downstream printer does not attempt to modify said at least one area again.
9. A method according to claim 1 wherein said selected color rendition is downloaded to a computer.
10. A method according to claim 9 wherein the number of people in the image is identified and is used to assist in determining areas having said at least one skin tone.
11. A method according to claim 1 wherein said at least one area is tagged so that a downstream printer does not attempt to modify said at least one area again.
12. A method according to claim 1 further comprising the steps of printing, storing, or otherwise transferring said modified digital image file.
13. A method according to claim 12 wherein said modified digital image file is printed by a digital printer.