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7403636 Method and apparatus for processing an image  
The present invention provides a method of processing an image, which includes the steps of identifying one candidate for human face region within the image, selecting a mouth neighborhood within...
7400754 Method and apparatus for characterization of chromophore content and distribution in skin using cross-polarized diffuse reflectance imaging  
A digital imaging system provides color information of an entire port wine stain or other skin condition with a single image in CIE L*a*b* color space (L*, a*) derived from RGB pixel data (R, G,...
7400342 Optical observation apparatus with video device  
An optical observation apparatus includes: an optical system which produces an image of an object being observed and a video device ( 7 ) for recording the image and producing an image signal. The...
7391887 Eye tracking systems  
An eye tracking system includes an eye camera and a scene camera for supplying video data to interlace electronics indicative of an image of the user's eye and an image of the scene observed by the...
7379114 Image determination apparatus and individual authentication apparatus  
An image determination apparatus is provided which obtains a first image which is picked up by illuminating the subject of image pickup from a first position and a second image which is picked up...
7376346 Method of promoting skin care products  
The present invention relates to a method of assessing the efficacy of skin care products by comparing images of the skin prior to and after use of said skin care product.
7369692 Skin observing apparatus  
A skin observing apparatus capable of observing the skin texture, blotches caused from subcutaneous pigmentation and skin roughness caused from keratin abrasion by a single unit of image pick-up...
7365768 Endoscope apparatus and function adjusting circuit for endoscope  
An endoscope includes an insert section, a CCD is mounted at the end of the insert section, and a CCU for producing a video signal is arranged in a control unit connected to a proximal end of the...
7365766 Video-assisted apparatus for hearing impaired persons  
There is described a method for providing audio and visual communication between a speaker and at least one hearing impaired person. The method comprises the steps of providing the speaker with a...
7358987 Endoscope system  
An endoscope system is provided with an endoscope processor that processes an image signal output by an electronic endoscope, an endoscope controlling system connected to the endoscope processor to...
7346227 Method and device for image transformation  
Biometry for transforming, receiving, processing and analyzing electronic images of living biological objects is provided. The Biometry detects the objects, which produce insignificant periodical...
7321385 Surgical lighting control and video system  
A surgical light system ( 10 ) includes a lighthead ( 44 ) coupled to a suspension arm ( 41 ′) adapted for mounting to a surface ( 14 ) of a surgical room. A bulb ( 130 ) is disposed in the...
7295226 Method for activating an image collecting process  
The present invention is a method for activating an image collecting process (step 34), comprising the steps of releasing the power source of a component essential to the image collecting process...
7272243 Machine vision system and method for estimating and tracking facial pose  
The present invention includes in a system and method for estimating and tracking an orientation of a user's face by combining head tracking and face detection techniques. The orientation of the...
7253739 System and method for determining eye closure state  
A system and method are provided for monitoring an eye to determine eye closure. The system includes a video imaging camera oriented to generate images of an eye. The system also includes a video...
7221388 Endoscope image sensing method and apparatus  
This invention relates to an endoscope image sensing apparatus which can switch suitable color matrixes in accordance with the type of observation region, the type of light source used, or the...
7203534 Method of assisting orientation in a vascular system  
The invention relates to a method of forming a very accurate vascular map or road map to be associated with the current X-ray image during an invasive vascular intervention. The vascular map is...
7184212 Observation apparatus  
An observation apparatus is disclosed that includes two projection devices, a display panel, and a retaining and supporting member. The two projection devices are each provided with an aperture,...
7171114 Mirror-mimicking video system  
A system for allowing a person to observe herself or himself from different vantage points while carrying out operations such as grooming. A swivel seat is employed. A video monitor is mounted to...
7154529 System and method for enabling a person to view images of the person wearing an accessory before purchasing the accessory  
A personal optical viewer enables a person to view images of how the person looks wearing an accessory and compare images of how the customer looks wearing different accessories. A seller provides...
7154527 Optical device  
Stereoscopic device including at least two apertures, each including a light valve, a multi wavelength light sensor array and a controllable multi wavelength illumination unit, producing at least...
7129918 Electronic device and method of driving electronic device  
Problems such as insufficient brightness, caused by a reduction in duty ratio (the ratio of a light emitting period and a non-light emitting period), are improved upon in accordance with using a...
7116352 Capsule  
System for producing a stereoscopic image of an object, and displaying the stereoscopic image, the system including a capsule and a control unit, the capsule including a sensor assembly, a...
7106958 Intra-oral camera and a method for using same  
An intra-oral camera for producing an axially aligned picture of an intra-oral item of interest permits a rapid taking of pictures, whereby burdensome usage requirements are avoided without,...
7090358 System, apparatus and method of displaying information for foveal vision and peripheral vision  
A system, apparatus and method of displaying information for foveal vision and peripheral vision are provided. The system, apparatus and method generate a composite display image fully viewable...
7088386 Makeup counseling apparatus  
The present invention is composed of a computer positioned at a basal portion of an apparatus for conducting image processing and counseling processing; a first image display means for displaying a...
7061523 Capsule type medical device  
Signals are sent by radio waves from a single or multiple antennas provided in an external unit located outside of a living body to a capsule inserted into a living body to obtain living body...
7053926 Electronic endoscope apparatus enlarging a still image  
When a first-stage operation or first operation of a freeze switch is performed, a still image is stored in image memory and is displayed on a monitor. When an electronic variable power switch is...
7042487 Imaging element for electronic endoscopes and electronic endoscope equipped with the imaging element  
An imaging element for an electronic endoscope is disclosed. The electronic endoscope has an elongated tubular main body. At the tip end portion of the main body, there are provided an optical...
6965409 Image input apparatus having photoelectric conversion devices bonded to a light guide member  
In order to satisfy all requirements for an apparatus, namely performance associated with high resolution and moving images, wide sensor effective area, and reductions in the size and cost of the...
6927918 Surgical head camera  
An optical system ( 10 ) comprises a camera ( 11 ) having an imaging means that in use faces downwardly, and an optical assembly. The optical assembly includes a support ( 14 ) that extends...
6927694 Algorithm for monitoring head/eye motion for driver alertness with one camera  
Visual methods and systems are described for detecting alertness and vigilance of persons under conditions of fatigue, lack of sleep, and exposure to mind altering substances such as alcohol and...
6922523 Method of promoting skin care products  
The present invention relates to a method of assessing the efficacy of skin care products by comparing images of the skin prior to and after use of said skin care product.
6907193 Method of taking polarized images of the skin and the use thereof  
The present invention relates to a method of photographing the skin of a person comprising the steps of: (i) illuminating the skin with at least one light source, where the light emitted from the...
6903761 Electronic endoscope system allowing accurate delay time to be set  
This application provides an electronic endoscope system allowing an accurate delay time corresponding to a length of an electronic scope to be set and allowing a configuration to be simplified....
6845775 Surgical viewing device with display screen capable of being sterilized  
The invention concerns a device for observing a surgical field, comprising a flat monitor video ( 15, 40 ) and a chamber ( 20, 30 ) capable of being sterilized and forming a sealingly closed...
6829432 Face image photographic apparatus and face image photographic method  
In this invention, a camera position display portion for displaying the position of a camera at which a to-be-photographed person looks at the time of photographing by the camera, a confirming...
6813439 Face image photographing apparatus and face image photographing method  
In this invention, a camera position display portion for displaying the position of a camera at which a to-be-photographed person looks at the time of photographing by the camera, a confirming...
6801637 Optical body tracker  
An optical system tracks the motion of objects, including the human body or portions thereof using a plurality of three-dimensional active markers based upon triangulation from data read via...
6783900 Color filter imaging array and method of formation  
A color filter array pattern for use in a solid-state imager comprising red sensitive elements located at every other array position, with alternating blue sensitive and green sensitive elements...
6772057 Vehicular monitoring systems using image processing  
Vehicular monitoring arrangement for monitoring an environment of the vehicle including at least one active pixel camera for obtaining images of the environment of the vehicle and a processor...
6714622 Method and apparatus for producing an overall image from a number of partial images  
In a method and apparatus for producing an overall image from a number of partial images which are produced successively for common playback, a first partial image is produced and stored, and at...
6707487 Method for representing real-time motion  
A system 100 for tracking the movement of multiple objects within a predefined area using a continuation of overhead X-Y tracking cameras 24 with attached frequency selective filter 24 f ....
6690960 Video-based surgical targeting system  
A video-based surgical targeting system for targeting anatomical structures within a patient.
6677985 Ultrasonic video apparatus  
An ultrasonic imaging apparatus having a depth range setter 28 for setting a threshold value of detection level for a Doppler signal in an ultrasonic circuit unit 2 , a unit for extracting a...
6643385 System and method for weight-loss goal visualization and planning and business method for use therefor  
The visual fitness planner combines image morphing technology, exercise programming, supplement sales, and motivational techniques; into one product. Users begin by entering their current...
6633328 Surgical lighting system with integrated digital video camera  
A surgical video system 10 captures an image of a surgical procedure and displays the image on a video monitor 24 remote from the surgical procedure. The system includes at least one surgical...
6625667 System for improving efficiency of video encodes  
An encoder receives a video input that includes initial video data and encodes the initial video data as encoded video data, such that the encoded video data comprises fewer bytes than the initial...
6567682 Apparatus and method for lesion feature identification and characterization  
An apparatus and method for determining a characteristic of a selected skin lesion. A capture device produces data representing an image of an object. A processing device processes the data to...
6496117 System for monitoring a driver's attention to driving  
A system for monitoring a driver's attention to driving a vehicle includes a camera having a field of view wherein a driver's face is positioned in the field of view of the camera. The system also...
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