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System and method to perform feature detection and to determine a feature score

US9147123B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2012
Grant dateSep 29, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V10/457
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method of processing an image is disclosed. A particular method of determining whether a particular pixel of an image is a feature includes receiving data corresponding to a plurality of pixels (from the image) surrounding the particular pixel. The method further includes determining a set of comparison results, each corresponding to one of the plurality of pixels and indicating a result of comparing an attribute value corresponding to one of the plurality of pixels to a comparison value (based on a particular attribute value of the particular pixel and a threshold value). The method further includes performing a processor-executable instruction that, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to identify a subset of the set of comparison results that indicate the particular pixel is the feature. The identified subset may be a consecutive order of pixels of the plurality of pixels.

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