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Method and apparatus for differentiating pedestrians, vehicles, and other objects

US7403659B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2004
Grant dateJul 22, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V10/46
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for classifying an object in an image is disclosed. Edge energy information and/or intensity variation information is generated for an object in a region of interest of the image. The object occupying the region of interest is classified based on the edge energy information and/or intensity variation information.

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