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Image segmentation apparatus and method

US6529629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 1998
Grant dateMar 4, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30176
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus are provided for classifying image data. A neighborhood average gray value may be determined for the input image data. A threshold value may then be determined based on the neighborhood average gray value. Pixels are evaluated to determine if a gray level difference between the pixel and the neighborhood average gray level is greater than the threshold.

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