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Method and apparatus for object normalization using object classification

US7480414B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2004
Grant dateJan 20, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V20/40
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are provided for normalizing objects across a plurality of image viewpoints. A set of classification results are obtained for a given object class across a sequence of images for each of a plurality of viewpoints. The classification results are each comprised of a position of one of the objects in the image, and at least one projected property of the object at that position. Normalization parameters are then determined for each of the viewpoints by fitting a high order model to the classification results to model a change in the projected property. The high order model may implement a least squares fit of a second order polynomial to the classification results. The normalization parameters may be used to compute normalized features and normalized training data for object classification.

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