Material recognition for object identification
US9691161B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/10024
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The recognition of objects such as clothing items can be improved by capturing image data that represents the material characteristics and true color of the object. A high resolution image can be captured that shows the individual threads and/or fibers, among other possible pattern or texture characteristics. Various approaches are discussed for determining the scale of these features to more accurately determine the way the material is made. Further, approaches are discussed that enable the true color of the material to be determined, through hardware and/or software, to further improve the accuracy of such a determination. The material and color properties can be combined with a conventional object recognition process to provide accurate object identification and/or authentication results.
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