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Object recognition of feature-sparse or texture-limited subject matter

US9720934B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2014
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V10/764
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An object recognition system can be adapted to recognize subject matter having very few features or limited or no texture. A feature-sparse or texture-limited object can be recognized by complementing local features and/or texture features with color, region-based, shape-based, three-dimensional (3D), global, and/or composite features. Machine learning algorithms can be used to classify such objects, and image matching and verification can be adapted to the classification. Further, multiple modes of input can be integrated at various stages of the object recognition processing pipeline. These multi-modal inputs can include user feedback, additional images representing different perspectives of the object or specific regions of the object including a logo or text corresponding to the object, user behavior data, location, among others.

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