System and method for selective processing of digital images
US7121469B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/1456
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for obtaining selected image information from a digital image and providing that selected image information for selective handling. In one aspect, the present invention automatically locates and segments an item identifier from an image caught by a digital camera and provides image information related to the item identifier for processing. Alternatively, a user can designate what areas of an image comprise the item identifier of interest for further viewing or processing.
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