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System and method for counting ridges in a captured print image

US6996259B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2003
Grant dateFeb 7, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/1347
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for counting ridges in a captured print image frame is described. A pixel path through the captured print image frame is traversed. A hysteresis band for the pixel path is determined. A number of crossings of the determined hysteresis band is counted while traversing the pixel path. A number of print ridges based on the counted number of hysteresis band crossings is determined.

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