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Method for detecting objects in a digital image using image zones of different resolutions

US7733409B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2006
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2300/8093
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system according to the invention comprises the means for or steps of: acquiring, by means of a digital image taking apparatus, a digital image with aberration of a scene, the digital image incorporating at least a first image zone and a second image zone, the first and second image zones having respectively at least a first resolution and at least a second resolution, the first and second resolutions being different, calculating a deployed digital image, by deployment of at least one zone of the digital image with aberration, applying an object detection algorithm in the deployed digital image, and supplying information on each object detected in the deployed digital image.

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