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Model-based object image processing

US8131063B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2009
Grant dateMar 6, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/171
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Aspects of the present invention include systems and methods for forming generative models, for utilizing those models, or both. In embodiments, an object model fitting system can be developed comprising a 3D active appearance model (AAM) model. The 3D AAM comprises an appearance model comprising a set of subcomponent appearance models that is constrained by a 3D shape model. In embodiments, the 3D AAM may be generated using a balanced set of training images. The object model fitting system may further comprise one or more manifold constraints, one or more weighting factors, or both. Applications of the present invention include, but are not limited to, modeling and/or fitting face images, although the teachings of the present invention can be applied to modeling/fitting other objects.

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