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Image processing device and image processing method

US11138450B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2019
Grant dateOct 5, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V30/414
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image processing device includes: an extraction unit configured to extract at least one edge line based on image data obtained by an imaging device configured to capture a surrounding of a vehicle; a giving unit configured to give a priority to each of the at least one edge line; a registration unit configured to register the at least one edge line in descending order of the priority while limiting a number of registration of the at least one edge line to an upper limit or smaller of the number of registration; and a detection unit configured to detect a parking space, based on the at least one edge line registered.

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