System and Method for Generating Vector Bitmaps with Dual Data Domains

Vector illustrations have become a ubiquitous representation of images for print, monitor display, multimedia, etc. Raster images, however, are resolution dependent and resampling them for display at a higher resolution results in an image that is qualitatively different from a similar vector illustration rasterized at the same resolution. The system and method of this technology defines the concepts of vector bitmaps and dual data domain encoding. This technology identifies the ideal histogram of a band-limited raster image, which preserves the semantic and structural content of the subjects, as the topological dual of the subjects embedded in a multi-dimensional space.

Benefits
This technology differs from the traditional view of image topology, which focuses on the study of continuous manifolds in isolation, and the integer space of digital images. In this technology, the complete decomposition of the image domain is considered as a topological complex, involving numerous manifolds intersecting at their boundaries. This novel technology shows that no more than three dimensions are required to allow a linear embedding of a 2-D image�s dual.

Stage of Development
A provisional patent application has been filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
This technology is part of an active and ongoing research program. It is available for developmental research support/licensing under either exclusive or non-exclusive terms.

Additional Info
http://www.sci.utah.edu/personnel/jmk.html

Inventor(s): Joe Michael Kniss

Type of Offer: Licensing



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