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Method and system for offset estimation and alignment

US7734084B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2006
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V2201/06
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for determining an offset vector. The method includes obtaining an image of a first feature. An image of a second feature is also obtained. Also, a combination image of the first feature and the second feature is obtained. A plurality of composite images is utilized to determine an accurate offset vector between the first feature and the second feature in the combination image. The plurality of composite images is based on the image of the first feature and the image of the second feature.

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