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Methods and arrangements for adaptation of barcode reading camera systems for digital watermark decoding

US10182170B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2017
Grant dateJan 15, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/20208
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Imagery captured by a point-of-sale scanner (e.g., in a supermarket) for purposes of barcode decoding, is contrast-enhanced preparatory to use for watermark decoding—despite the fact that such operation may sometimes result in contrast between certain pixels being diminished. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

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