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System and method for classifying pixels in images

US7346224B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2004
Grant dateMar 18, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/20021
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method classifies pixels in an image by first partitioning the image into blocks. A variance of an intensity is determined for each pixel, and for each block the pixel with the maximum variance is identified. Then, the blocks are classified into classes according to the maximum variance.

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