Image processing apparatus for managing image data
US6510243B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99936
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Image data is input via an image scanner. The input image data is segmented into regions with a predetermined size. The contents of the segmented regions are analyzed. Neighboring segmented regions are coupled if they have the same analysis contents. The attribute of a region group obtained after coupling is determined based on the analysis result. The image data is categorized into regions in units of attributes on the basis of the analysis and determination results, and regions in each category are managed together.
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