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7574039 Video based fire detection system  
A fire detection system has a video sensor, a processor, and a database. The database has a statistical model representing the characteristics of a fire. The video sensor captures images, and sends...
7574036 Apparatus, program, and recording medium for learning data to form a self-organizing map comprised of reference vectors corresponding to features of an image and used for determining objects in an image  
A temporary self-organizing map in which classes are associated with respective vector points is first derived by a first learning section of a data learning apparatus. Thereafter, by use of, for...
7570829 Selection of alternative image processing operations to maintain high image quality  
In an image enhancement method, a regular enhancement function and an aggressiveness parameter are computed using characteristics of a digital image. A first, relatively slow enhancement algorithm...
7552243 Discovering printers and shares  
The present invention discloses methods and systems for discovering printers and shares on a computer network. Each domain on the network is identified, and each computer in the domain is...
7545975 Three-dimensional object recognizing system  
A three-dimensional object recognizing system comprises a distance image generating portion for generating a distance image by using image pairs picked up by a stereoscopic camera, a grouping...
7529403 Weighted ensemble boosting method for classifier combination and feature selection  
A method constructs a strong classifier from weak classifiers by combining the weak classifiers to form a set of combinations of the weak classifiers. Each combination of weak classifiers is...
7505841 Vision-based occupant classification method and system for controlling airbag deployment in a vehicle restraint system  
A vehicle restraint system has a vision-based occupant classification system for control of airbag deployment during a crash scenario. The classification system utilizes two imaging sensors which...
7489802 Miniature autonomous agents for scene interpretation  
A miniature autonomous apparatus for performing scene interpretation, comprising: image acquisition means, image processing means, memory means and communication means, the processing means...
7466841 Method for traffic sign detection  
A method for detecting and recognizing at least one traffic sign is disclosed. A video sequence having a plurality of image frames is received. One or more filters are used to measure features in...
7457458 Method and apparatus for defining and correcting image data  
A method and an apparatus for modifying image forming data including the steps of establishing parameters of an artificial neuronal net during a teaching process on the basis of uncorrected image...
7447350 Color difference judgment apparatus and method  
The present invention is related to a color difference judgment apparatus for judging a color difference between a first color and a second color in RGB color space. The method is comprising:...
7437339 Pulse signal circuit, parallel processing circuit, pattern recognition system, and image input system  
A synaptic connection element for connecting neuron elements inputs a plurality of pulsed signals from different neuron elements N 1 through N 4 , effects a common modulation (time window...
7436994 System of using neural network to distinguish text and picture in images and method thereof  
This specification discloses a system of using a neural network to distinguish text and pictures in an image and the method thereof. Using the knowledge of text recognition learned by the neural...
7433518 Image selection support system for supporting selection of well-photographed image from plural images  
A feature area extracting section extracts an area having a unique feature in an image input to an image selection support apparatus. A specific area feature collating and determining section...
7430313 Methods using recurrence quantification analysis to analyze and generate images  
Methods for identifying and quantifying recurrent and deterministic patterns in digital images are provided. The methods, which are based on Recurrence Quantification Analysis (RQA), generate...
7424462 Apparatus for and method of pattern recognition and image analysis  
A method of comparing an input pattern with a memory pattern includes the steps of loading a representation of said input pattern into cells in an input layer; loading a representation of said...
7421114 Accelerating the boosting approach to training classifiers  
Systems, methods, and computer program products implementing techniques for training classifiers. The techniques include receiving a training set that includes positive images and negative images,...
7421090 Target detection system using trained and untrained detection and methods therefor  
A target detection system and method is disclosed that uses a trained detection component and an untrained detection component that enhances image data for candidate target detection. The trained...
7418128 Elastic distortions for automatic generation of labeled data  
A system that facilitates generation of data that can be employed in connection with training a classifier. The system comprises a component that receives a data set that is employed in connection...
7415126 Occupant sensing system  
Optical classification method for classifying an occupant in a vehicle by acquiring images of the occupant from a single camera and analyzing the images acquired from the single camera to determine...
7389208 System and method for dynamic knowledge construction  
A system and method responsive to input stimuli is provided by incorporating a computer software program, hardware processing engine, or a specialized ASIC chip processor apparatus to capture...
7379561 Method and system for differentially and regularly modifying a digital image by pixel  
Th invention relates to a method and system for modifying a digital image ( 100 ) consisting of pixels. Said digital image is divided into areas ( 103 ). At least one area value is assigned to each...
7376262 Method of three dimensional positioning using feature matching  
An object positioning solves said problems encountered in machine vision, which employs electro-optic (EO) image sensors enhanced with integrated laser ranger, global positioning system/inertial...
7362892 Self-optimizing classifier  
A method and computer program product are disclosed for determining an optimal classifier model for a pattern recognition system and updating the determined model to recognize new output classes....
7359537 DNA microarray image analysis system  
In a microarray image analysis system, when one of a plurality of statuses is set for a spot of a microarray by the user, the status of a similar spot is automatically determined. In a microarray...
7352918 Method and circuits for scaling images using neural networks  
An artificial neural network (ANN) based system that is adapted to process an input pattern to generate an output pattern related thereto having a different number of components than the input...
7333650 Defect inspection apparatus  
A defect inspection apparatus for inspecting an object to be inspected for a defect by processing an image taken from the object, includes: neural networks provided respectively for individual...
7310446 Recognition device and method  
A recognition device which judges whether a target is identical with a predetermined reference, comprising: a holding unit which holds the target; multiple deformation units which deform the target...
7310442 Scene analysis surveillance system  
A method and computer product is disclosed for analyzing video surveillance data from a plurality of video inputs recording entrants to a secured location. A plurality of entrant profiles are...
7298899 Image segmentation method, image segmentation apparatus, image processing method, and image processing apparatus  
Cells i corresponding to pixels are initialized into a non-excitation state, to calculate coupling weights W ik between the eight cells k adjacent to the cells i, thereby determining leader cells...
7295687 Face recognition method using artificial neural network and apparatus thereof  
A face recognition method using artificial neural network and an apparatus thereof are provided. The apparatus comprises an eigenpaxel selection unit which generates eigenpaxels indicating...
7286699 System and method facilitating pattern recognition  
A system and method facilitating pattern recognition is provided. The invention includes a pattern recognition system having a convolutional neural network employing feature extraction layer(s) and...
7254266 Method and apparatus for generating special-purpose image analysis algorithms  
Provides quantitative data about a two or more dimensional image. Classifies and counts number of entities an image contains. Each entity comprises a structure, or some other type of identifiable...
7225011 Heart modeling using a template  
A device, a method and a computer program to model and report an anatomic structure, for example for coronary angiography is provided. The graphical editor models and reports the...
7218775 Method and apparatus for identifying and quantifying characteristics of seeds and other small objects  
The invention provides a method for identifying or quantifying characteristics of interest of unknown objects, comprising training a single neural network model with training sets of known objects...
7215811 Method and apparatus for the automated detection and classification of defects in sewer pipes  
In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for detecting a defect on a portion of an element comprising the steps of: acquiring an image of said portion;...
7184594 Pattern matching method and device, position determining method and device, position aligning method and device, exposing method and device, and device and its production method  
A template creating unit ( 32 ) creates a waveform template formed of expectations of a signal waveform of the value of each parameter and a probability template formed of information on occurrence...
7180629 Methods and apparatus for color device characterization  
Methods and apparatus for color correction of color image data obtained by an electronic camera determine a correction to data representative of the color image based upon an estimated illuminant...
7177461 Cranial remodeling device database  
Databases and a system for operating on such databases are described in which data representative of first head shapes and corresponding modified head shapes and corresponding cranial remodeling...
7164794 Unconstrained handwriting recognition  
Methods and systems of the present invention may be used to recognize digital image data arranged in rows and columns. Exemplary embodiments may include a feature extractor for extracting feature...
7149337 Method of detecting flaws in the structure of a surface  
The invention relates to a method of detecting flaws in the surface of a test object relative to the surface of a flawless master part by constructing in an artificial neuronal net a virtual master...
7136524 Robust perceptual color identification  
Systems and methods of robust perceptual color identification are disclosed. The methods include a multilevel analysis for determining the robust perceptual color of an object based on observed...
7116825 Multilevel chain-and-tree model for image-based decisions  
A multilevel Chain-And-Tree model provides a framework for an image based decision system. The decision system enables separation of effects of defects within one component from other components...
7095872 Automated digital watermarking methods using neural networks  
Embodiments of the present invention provide digital watermarking methods that embed a digital watermark in both the low and high frequencies of an image or other production, providing a digital...
7019864 Page composition in an image reproduction system using segmented page elements  
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for merging page elements according to a layout signal into one page for reproduction on a reproduction device. The page elements are segmented into...
7016885 Self-designing intelligent signal processing system capable of evolutional learning for classification/recognition of one and multidimensional signals  
A Self-Designing Intelligent Signal Processing System Capable of Evolutional Learning for Classification/Recognition of One and Multidimensional Signals is described which classifies data by an...
7016529 System and method facilitating pattern recognition  
A system and method facilitating pattern recognition is provided. The invention includes a pattern recognition system having a convolutional neural network employing feature extraction layer(s) and...
7016521 Image processing method and system, and medical examination apparatus, for extracting a path following a threadlike structure in an image  
An image processing method of extracting the points of a path following a threadlike structure in an image (IP) formed by a grid of Potential points. A first processing step ( 4 ) implements a...
7013033 System for the automatic analysis of images such as DNA microarray images  
The system can be used for the automatic analysis of images, including a matrix of spots, such as images of DNA microarrays after hybridization. The system can be associated—and preferably...
7003149 Method and device for optically monitoring fabrication processes of finely structured surfaces in a semiconductor production  
A method for monitoring fabrication processes of finely structured surfaces in a semiconductor fabrication includes the steps of providing reference signatures of finely structured surfaces,...
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