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Method and device for data decoding

US7195166B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2004
Grant dateMar 27, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V10/19
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for decoding data stored in a partial area of a coding pattern on a surface, based on a recorded image of the partial area. The coding pattern contains elements which each have at least two possible decoding values. The method identifies in the image a plurality of elements. The method further calculates, for each identified element, an associated value probability for each possible decoding value that the element has this decoding value. Additionally, the method performs the decoding of data based on the decoding values and the corresponding value probabilities. A device and a memory medium storing a computer program with instructions for performing such a data decoding technique are also provided.

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