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Image classification using range information

US8270731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2009
Grant dateSep 18, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V10/806
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of identifying an image classification for an input digital image comprising receiving an input digital image for a captured scene; receiving a range map which represents range information associated with the input digital image, wherein the range information represents distances between the captured scene and a known reference location; identifying the image classification using both the range map and the input digital image; and storing the image classification in association with the input digital image in a processor-accessible memory system.

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