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Method for ordering image spaces to represent object shapes

US6307964A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 1999
Grant dateOct 23, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T9/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method represents a shape of an object in an image. Portions of the image interior to a boundary of the object are ordered. A medial axis for the ordered portions of the image is derived. The medial axis is segmented to produce an ordered tree. The ordered tree is transformed to a partial ordered tree to represent the shape of the object.

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