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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ....
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6690960 |
Video-based surgical targeting system
A video-based surgical targeting system for targeting anatomical structures within a patient.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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