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Finding objects in an image

US6512849B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2000
Grant dateJan 28, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V30/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for finding a predefined object in an image includes selecting a line belonging to the object, the line having a known stroke width and defining a maximum width and a minimum width that together define a range of widths therebetween that contains the stroke width. A feature in the image is found having a feature width within the range, and the feature is processed to determine whether it is a part of the object.

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