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Depth-based image element removal

US9792692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2015
Grant dateOct 17, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/20044
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments herein each include at least one of systems, methods, and software to enable depth-based image element removal. Some embodiments may be implemented in a store checkout context, while other embodiments may be implemented in other contexts such as at price-checking kiosks or devices that may be deployed within a store or other retail establishment, a library at a checkout terminal, and the like. Some embodiments include removing elements of images based at least in part on depth data.

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