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Inventor

Petronel Bigioi

Inventor
Galway, IE

Overview

253→
Patents
2005–2021
Patent span
Physics
Primary field (CPC G)

Patents· 253 as inventor

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G06Vprimary
G06VImage or video recognition or understanding29%
H04NPictorial communication, e.g. television28%
G06TImage data processing or generation, in general20%
G06FElectric digital data processing8%
G06KGraphical data reading7%
G02BOptical elements, systems or apparatus2%
G03BApparatus or arrangements for taking photographs or for projecting or viewing them2%
H04LTransmission of digital information, e.g. telegraphic communication1%
A61BDiagnosis1%
G09GArrangements or circuits for control of indicating devices using static means to present variable information1%
PatentTitleYear
11,115,638Stereoscopic (3D) panorama creation on handheld device202111,106,894Image processing apparatus202111,046,327System for performing eye detection and/or tracking202110,999,275Method for configuring access for a limited user interface (UI) device202110,948,986System for performing eye detection and/or tracking202110,930,253Real-time video frame pre-processing hardware202110,909,363Image acquisition system for off-axis eye images202110,778,885Detecting facial expressions in digital images202010,742,904Multispectral image processing system for face detection202010,733,472Image capture device with contemporaneous image correction mechanism202010,728,683Sweet spot adaptation for virtualized audio202010,713,186Peripheral processing device202010,587,812Method of generating a digital video image using a wide-angle field of view lens202010,587,806Method and apparatus for motion estimation202010,558,057MEMS-based optical image stabilization202010,455,147Image processing method201910,418,001Real-time video frame pre-processing hardware201910,402,846Anonymizing facial expression data with a smart-cam201910,346,677Classification and organization of consumer digital images using workflow, and face detection and recognition201910,310,145Image acquisition system201910,229,504Method and apparatus for motion estimation201910,203,515MEMS-based optical image stabilization201910,157,325Image capture device with contemporaneous image correction mechanism201810,152,631Optical system for an image acquisition device201810,134,117Method and apparatus for viewing images201810,123,003Method for calibrating an image capture device201810,115,003Image processing apparatus201810,110,804Portrait image synthesis from multiple images captured on a handheld device201810,080,006Stereoscopic (3D) panorama creation on handheld device201810,057,261Method for configuring access for a limited user interface (UI) device20189,998,675Rearview imaging system for vehicle20189,942,470Detecting facial expressions in digital images20189,779,287'Classification and organization of consumer digital images using workflow, and face detection and recognition'20179,769,375'MEMS fast focus camera module'20179,767,539'Image capture device with contemporaneous image correction mechanism'20179,712,743'Digital image processing using face detection and skin tone information'20179,692,964'Modification of post-viewing parameters for digital images using image region or feature information'20179,684,966'Foreground / background separation in digital images'20179,681,040'Face tracking for controlling imaging parameters'20179,664,922'MEMS-based optical image stabilization'20179,652,834'Method and apparatus for viewing images'20179,639,775'Face or other object detection including template matching'20179,607,585'Real-time video frame pre-processing hardware'20179,516,217'Digital image processing using face detection and skin tone information'20169,462,180'Detecting facial expressions in digital images'20169,456,128'Portrait image synthesis from multiple images captured on a handheld device'20169,412,007'Partial face detector red-eye filter method and apparatus'20169,398,209'Face tracking for controlling imaging parameters'20169,354,486'MEMS fast focus camera module'20169,323,979'Face recognition performance using additional image features'20169,242,602'Rearview imaging systems for vehicle'20169,224,034'Face searching and detection in a digital image acquisition device'20159,129,381'Modification of post-viewing parameters for digital images using image region or feature information'20159,117,282'Foreground / background separation in digital images'20159,118,833'Portrait image synthesis from multiple images captured on a handheld device'20159,053,681'Real-time video frame pre-processing hardware'20159,025,054'Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data'20159,025,837'Image processing method and apparatus'20159,008,374'Method of improving orientation and color balance of digital images using face detection information'20158,995,715'Face or other object detection including template matching'20158,989,453'Digital image processing using face detection information'20158,989,443'Method of improving orientation and color balance of digital images using face detection information'20158,983,148'Color segmentation'20158,982,180'Face and other object detection and tracking in off-center peripheral regions for nonlinear lens geometries'20158,977,011'Face recognition using face tracker classifier data'20158,957,993'Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data'20158,947,501'Scene enhancements in off-center peripheral regions for nonlinear lens geometries'20158,934,680'Face tracking for controlling imaging parameters'20158,923,564'Face searching and detection in a digital image acquisition device'20148,908,932'Digital image processing using face detection and skin tone information'20148,896,725'Image capture device with contemporaneous reference image capture mechanism'20148,896,703'Superresolution enhancment of peripheral regions in nonlinear lens geometries'20148,897,504'Classification and organization of consumer digital images using workflow, and face detection and recognition'20148,885,074'Red-eye filter method and apparatus'20148,879,869'Image defect map creation using batches of digital images'20148,872,887'Object detection and rendering for wide field of view (WFOV) image acquisition systems'20148,873,860'Real-time video frame pre-processing hardware'20148,860,816'Scene enhancements in off-center peripheral regions for nonlinear lens geometries'20148,861,806'Real-time face tracking with reference images'20148,855,476'MEMS-based optical image stabilization'20148,849,062'Eye defect detection in international standards organization images'20148,849,064'Method and apparatus for viewing images'20148,797,448'Rapid auto-focus using classifier chains, MEMS and multiple object focusing'20148,761,449'Method of improving orientation and color balance of digital images using face detection information'20148,750,578'Detecting facial expressions in digital images'20148,744,145'Real-time face tracking in a digital image acquisition device'20148,731,249'Face recognition using face tracker classifier data'20148,723,959'Face and other object tracking in off-center peripheral regions for nonlinear lens geometries'20148,712,160'Face recognition through face building from two or more partial face images from the same face'20148,698,916'Red-eye filter method and apparatus'20148,698,924'Tone mapping for low-light video frame enhancement'20148,692,867'Object detection and rendering for wide field of view (WFOV) image acquisition systems'20148,687,078'Face recognition using face tracker classifier data'20148,682,097'Digital image enhancement with reference images'20148,675,991'Modification of post-viewing parameters for digital images using region or feature information'20148,666,125'Real-time face tracking in a digital image acquisition device'20148,666,124'Real-time face tracking in a digital image acquisition device'20148,659,697'Rapid auto-focus using classifier chains, MEMS and/or multiple object focusing'20148,648,938'Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data'20148,648,959'Rapid auto-focus using classifier chains, MEMS and/or multiple object focusing'20148,649,604'Face searching and detection in a digital image acquisition device'20148,593,542'Foreground/background separation using reference images'20138,553,949'Classification and organization of consumer digital images using workflow, and face detection and recognition'20138,537,251'Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data'20138,520,082'Image acquisition method and apparatus'20138,520,093'Face tracker and partial face tracker for red-eye filter method and apparatus'20138,515,138'Image processing method and apparatus'20138,509,498'Real-time face tracking in a digital image acquisition device'20138,503,818'Eye defect detection in international standards organization images'20138,498,452'Digital image processing using face detection information'20138,498,446'Method of improving orientation and color balance of digital images using face detection information'20138,494,232'Image processing method and apparatus'20138,493,466'Red-eye filter method and apparatus'20138,493,478'Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data'20138,422,739'Real-time face tracking in a digital image acquisition device'20138,411,912'Face recognition using face tracker classifier data'20138,391,645'Detecting orientation of digital images using face detection information'20138,385,610'Face tracking for controlling imaging parameters'20138,379,917'Face recognition performance using additional image features'20138,379,117'Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data'20138,369,650'Image defect map creation using batches of digital images'20138,369,586'Digital image processing using face detection and skin tone information'20138,363,908'Foreground / background separation in digital images'20138,363,951'Face recognition training method and apparatus'20138,363,952'Face recognition training method and apparatus'20138,358,841'Foreground/background separation in digital images'20138,331,715'Digital image processing using face detection information'20128,330,831'Method of gathering visual meta data using a reference image'20128,320,641'Method and apparatus for red-eye detection using preview or other reference images'20128,285,001'Method and apparatus for selective disqualification of digital images'20128,279,301'Red-eye filter method and apparatus'20128,270,674'Real-time face tracking in a digital image acquisition device'20128,265,348'Digital image acquisition control and correction method and apparatus'20128,265,388'Analyzing partial face regions for red-eye detection in acquired digital images'20128,265,399'Detecting orientation of digital images using face detection information'20128,254,674'Analyzing partial face regions for red-eye detection in acquired digital images'20128,224,108'Digital image processing using face detection information'20128,213,737'Digital image enhancement with reference images'20128,203,621'Red-eye filter method and apparatus'20128,199,979'Classification system for consumer digital images using automatic workflow and face detection and recognition'20128,199,222'Low-light video frame enhancement'20128,195,810'Method for establishing a paired connection between media devices'20128,189,927'Face categorization and annotation of a mobile phone contact list'20128,184,868'Two stage detection for photographic eye artifacts'20128,184,900'Automatic detection and correction of non-red eye flash defects'20128,180,115'Two stage detection for photographic eye artifacts'20128,175,342'Two stage detection for photographic eye artifacts'20128,175,385'Foreground/background segmentation in digital images with differential exposure calculations'20128,169,486'Image acquisition method and apparatus'20128,170,350'Foreground/background segmentation in digital images'20128,160,312'Perfecting the effect of flash within an image acquisition devices using face detection'20128,155,401'Perfecting the effect of flash within an image acquisition devices using face detection'20128,155,397'Face tracking in a camera processor'20128,156,095'Server device, user interface appliance, and media processing network'20128,135,184'Method and apparatus for detection and correction of multiple image defects within digital images using preview or other reference images'20128,131,021'Two stage detection for photographic eye artifacts'20128,131,016'Digital image processing using face detection information'20128,126,217'Two stage detection for photographic eye artifacts'20128,126,208'Digital image processing using face detection information'20128,126,218'Two stage detection for photographic eye artifacts'20128,121,430'Digital image processing using face detection and skin tone information'20128,081,844'Detecting orientation of digital images using face detection information'20118,055,090'Digital image processing using face detection information'20118,055,067'Color segmentation'20118,055,029'Real-time face tracking in a digital image acquisition device'20118,050,465'Real-time face tracking in a digital image acquisition device'20118,036,460'Analyzing partial face regions for red-eye detection in acquired digital images'20118,009,208'Detection and removal of blemishes in digital images utilizing original images of defocused scenes'20118,005,265'Digital image processing using face detection information'20118,005,268'Digital image acquisition control and correction method and apparatus'20117,995,795'Method and apparatus for selective disqualification of digital images'20117,986,811'Method of improving orientation and color balance of digital images using face detection information'20117,973,828'Red-eye filter method and apparatus'20117,970,184'Two stage detection for photographic eye artifacts'20117,970,183'Two stage detection for photographic eye artifacts'20117,970,182'Two stage detection for photographic eye artifacts'20117,962,629'Method for establishing a paired connection between media devices'20117,957,597'Foreground/background segmentation in digital images'20117,953,250'Method and apparatus for red-eye detection in an acquired digital image'20117,953,252'Two stage detection for photographic eye artifacts'20117,953,251'Method and apparatus for detection and correction of flash-induced eye defects within digital images using preview or other reference images'20117,920,723'Two stage detection for photographic eye artifacts'20117,916,897'Face tracking for controlling imaging parameters'20117,916,971'Image processing method and apparatus'20117,912,245'Method of improving orientation and color balance of digital images using face detection information'20117,912,285'Foreground/background segmentation in digital images with differential exposure calculations'20117,864,990'Real-time face tracking in a digital image acquisition device'20117,860,274'Digital image processing using face detection information'20107,853,043'Digital image processing using face detection information'20107,852,384'Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data'20107,847,840'Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data'20107,848,549'Digital image processing using face detection information'20107,847,839'Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data'20107,844,135'Detecting orientation of digital images using face detection information'20107,844,076'Digital image processing using face detection and skin tone information'20107,822,235'Perfecting the effect of flash within an image acquisition devices using face detection'20107,822,234'Perfecting the effect of flash within an image acquisition devices using face detection'20107,809,162'Digital image processing using face detection information'20107,804,531'Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data'20107,804,983'Digital image acquisition control and correction method and apparatus'20107,796,822'Foreground/background segmentation in digital images'20107,796,816'Foreground/background segmentation in digital images with differential exposure calculations'20107,792,335'Method and apparatus for selective disqualification of digital images'20107,792,970'Method for establishing a paired connection between media devices'20107,787,022'Red-eye filter method and apparatus'20107,747,596'Server device, user interface appliance, and media processing network'20107,746,385'Red-eye filter method and apparatus'20107,738,015'Red-eye filter method and apparatus'20107,702,136'Perfecting the effect of flash within an image acquisition devices using face detection'20107,694,048'Remote control apparatus for printer appliances'20107,693,311'Perfecting the effect of flash within an image acquisition devices using face detection'20107,683,946'Detection and removal of blemishes in digital images utilizing original images of defocused scenes'20107,685,341'Remote control apparatus for consumer electronic appliances'20107,680,342'Indoor/outdoor classification in digital images'20107,676,110'Determination of need to service a camera based on detection of blemishes in digital images'20107,634,109'Digital image processing using face detection information'20097,630,006'Detecting red eye filter and apparatus using meta-data'20097,630,527'Method of improving orientation and color balance of digital images using face detection information'20097,620,218'Real-time face tracking with reference images'20097,616,233'Perfecting of digital image capture parameters within acquisition devices using face detection'20097,590,305'Digital camera with built-in lens calibration table'20097,587,085'Method and apparatus for red-eye detection in an acquired digital image'20097,587,068'Classification database for consumer digital images'20097,574,016'Digital image processing using face detection information'20097,565,030'Detecting orientation of digital images using face detection information'20097,564,994'Classification system for consumer digital images using automatic workflow and face detection and recognition'20097,558,408'Classification system for consumer digital images using workflow and user interface modules, and face detection and recognition'20097,555,148'Classification system for consumer digital images using workflow, face detection, normalization, and face recognition'20097,551,755'Classification and organization of consumer digital images using workflow, and face detection and recognition'20097,551,754'Method and apparatus for selective rejection of digital images'20097,545,995'Automated statistical self-calibrating detection and removal of blemishes in digital images dependent upon changes in extracted parameter values'20097,536,061'Automated statistical self-calibrating detection and removal of blemishes in digital images based on determining probabilities based on image analysis of single images'20097,536,060'Automated statistical self-calibrating detection and removal of blemishes in digital images based on multiple occurrences of dust in images'20097,506,057'Method for establishing a paired connection between media devices'20097,474,341'Portable digital camera with red eye filter'20097,471,846'Perfecting the effect of flash within an image acquisition devices using face detection'20087,469,055'Real-time face tracking in a digital image acquisition device'20087,460,694'Real-time face tracking in a digital image acquisition device'20087,460,695'Real-time face tracking in a digital image acquisition device'20087,440,593'Method of improving orientation and color balance of digital images using face detection information'20087,436,998'Method and apparatus for red-eye detection in an acquired digital image based on image quality pre and post filtering'20087,424,170'Automated statistical self-calibrating detection and removal of blemishes in digital images based on determining probabilities based on image analysis of single images'20087,403,643'Real-time face tracking in a digital image acquisition device'20087,369,712'Automated statistical self-calibrating detection and removal of blemishes in digital images based on multiple occurrences of dust in images'20087,352,394'Image modification based on red-eye filter analysis'20087,340,109'Automated statistical self-calibrating detection and removal of blemishes in digital images dependent upon changes in extracted parameter values'20087,336,821'Automatic detection and correction of non-red eye flash defects'20087,315,658'Digital camera'20087,310,450'Method of detecting and correcting dust in digital images based on aura and shadow region analysis'20077,308,156'Automated statistical self-calibrating detection and removal of blemishes in digital images based on a dust map developed from actual image data'20077,295,233'Detection and removal of blemishes in digital images utilizing original images of defocused scenes'20077,206,461'Digital image acquisition and processing system'20076,904,168'Workflow system for detection and classification of images suspected as pornographic'2005

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

2005–2021Based in Galway, IE· patent location history
2008Based in Galway City, IE· patent location history
2011–2016Patents assigned to DIGITALOPTICS CORP EUROPE LTD (101)· patent assignee history
2011–2018Patents assigned to BIGIOI PETRONEL (87)· patent assignee history
2011–2018Patents assigned to CORCORAN PETER (85)· patent assignee history
2011–2016Patents assigned to STEINBERG ERAN (67)· patent assignee history
2014–2021Patents assigned to FOTONATION LTD (65)· patent assignee history
2014Based in Arcadia, CA, US· patent location history
2020Based in Salthill, IE· patent location history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees
AssigneePatentsSpan
DIGITALOPTICS CORP EUROPE LTD1012011–2016
BIGIOI PETRONELself872011–2018
CORCORAN PETER852011–2018
STEINBERG ERAN672011–2016
FOTONATION LTD652014–2021
Locations
LocationPatentsSpan
Galway, IE2482005–2021
Galway City, IE32008
Salthill, IE12020
Arcadia, California, US12014