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Image analyzer

US7978907B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2006
Grant dateJul 12, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/107
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image analyzer for detecting a target object from image data, includes a reference detection unit, a primary detection unit, a secondary detection unit and an output unit. The reference detection unit detects a reference object included in the image data. The primary detection unit detects candidates for the target object from the image data. The secondary detection unit specifies a portion including the target object from among the candidates, by using a correlation between a feature of the detected reference object and a feature of the candidates. The output unit outputs information representing the portion including the target object specified by the secondary detection unit.

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