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6950554 Learning type image classification apparatus, method thereof and processing recording medium on which processing program is recorded  
A learning type image classification apparatus is capable of classifying a plurality of images flexibly. A region clipping mode selection section is capable of selecting a mode of clipping regions...
6947597 Soft picture/graphics classification system and method  
A method and system for image processing, in conjunction with classification of images between natural pictures and synthetic graphics, using SGLD texture (e.g., variance, bias, skewness, and...
6944342 Method for recognizing objects in an image pixel plane  
Image data of optically acquired input images ( 1 ) are processed for emphasizing at least two object classes. Each pixel is subjected to a rough classification ( 10 ) based on first criteria that...
6944317 Method for motion classification using switching linear dynamic systems models  
Portions of an input measurement sequence are classified into a plurality of regimes by associating each of a plurality of dynamic models with one a switching state such that a model is selected...
6941024 Coder matched layer separation and interpolation for compression of compound documents  
A method of preparing an image for efficient wavelet transform compression includes the steps of separating the image into foreground and background image layers, and a mask layer. A smoothing...
6940999 Method for target detection and identification by using proximity pixel information  
An efficient approach to exploit hyperspectral imagery and detect target of interest is disclosed. This approach uses proximity pixels as reference signatures to detect potential discontinuity that...
6937746 System and method for automatic recognition of formations in moving target indication data  
A system and method for determining a threat level associated with a collection of detected objects within a geographical area of interest are disclosed. A set of formation templates representative...
6931351 Decision making in classification problems  
A method of classifying samples to one of a number of predetermined classes involves using a number of class models or classifiers to form order statistic for each classifier. A linear combination...
6917703 Method and apparatus for image analysis of a gabor-wavelet transformed image using a neural network  
The present invention may be embodied in a method, and in a related apparatus, for classifying a feature in an image frame. In the method, an original image frame having an array of pixels is...
6915011 Event clustering of images using foreground/background segmentation  
An event clustering method uses foreground and background segmentation for clustering images from a group into similar events. Initially, each image is divided into a plurality of blocks, thereby...
6901169 Method and system for classifying image elements  
A method, system, and machine-readable medium for classifying an image element as one of a plurality of categories, including assigning the image element based on a ratio between an unoccluded...
6901152 Visual profile classification  
An automated method of, and computer software and apparatus for, classifying objects visually into one of a plurality of object types comprising receiving a still image including an object,...
6898328 Method and apparatus for adaptive pixel estimation under high error rate conditions  
A method and apparatus for adaptive pixel estimation under high error rate conditions are disclosed. Classes are created, feasible classes are determined, and an optimal filter is applied to...
6895103 Method for automatically locating eyes in an image  
A digital image processing method for locating human eyes in a digital image, includes the steps of detecting a skin colored region in the image; detecting human iris color pixels in the skin...
6885772 Process for cyclic, interactive image analysis, and also computer system and computer program for performing the process  
The invention relates to a process for cyclic, interactive image analysis with the steps of selection by the user of image regions of interest in the image, performance of various preprogrammed...
6882747 Text mining method and apparatus for extracting features of documents  
Concerning feature extraction of documents in text mining, a method and an apparatus for extracting features having the same nature as those by LSA are provided that require smaller memory space...
6865298 Compound document compression based upon neighboring pixels  
A method for compression of compound images. The method determines a classification for a current pixel based upon its causal neighbors and codes the pixel according to a mode determined by the...
6863360 Method for adjusting dot-gain for a halftone binary bitmap  
A method for adjusting dot-gain for a halftone binary bitmap file, a method for adjusting the dot-gain for a halftone binary print, and a method for adjusting the dot-gain for a printing plate,...
6865296 Pattern recognition method, pattern check method and pattern recognition apparatus as well as pattern check apparatus using the same methods  
With respect to two pattern sets obtained on different conditions, a feature-extraction matrix, which maximizes between-class scatter and minimizes within-class scatter, is found respectively. A...
6853745 Lambertian reflectance and linear subspaces  
A method for choosing an image from a plurality of three-dimensional models which is most similar to an input image is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing a database of the...
6853332 Automatic registration of images in digital terrain elevation data  
A method of registering reconnaissance image data with map data is disclosed, comprising recording image data at a plurality of positions, together with the role, pitch and height above mean sea...
6853755 Method and apparatus for adaptive compression of scanned documents  
A method of compressing a document, includes preparing an encoded representation of a document by scanning the document to provide a scanner output; classifying the scanner output as belonging to a...
6842538 Automatic detection of alignment or registration marks  
Mark detection and position determination are improved by use of directional elongated filters, symmetry, gray scale image processing, structural constraints, and learning. Directional elongated...
6838980 Camera-based precrash detection system  
A method and a device for detecting road users and obstacles on the basis of camera images, in order to determine their distance from the observer and to classify them. In a two-step...
6836558 Method, system and computer readable medium for identifying chest radiographs using image mapping and template matching techniques  
A method, system and computer readable medium for a computer-automated method for identifying given image data, including obtaining template image data corresponding to said given image data;...
6834121 Apparatus for rough classification of words, method for rough classification of words, and record medium recording a control program thereof  
To provide an apparatus for rough classification of words that allows features of words to be stored in a vocabulary storage division to be generated from character codes of the words so that the...
6819792 Automatic detection of colorimetry of unknown CMYK images  
A method for the automatic detection of colorimetry of CMYK image files includes the calculation of differentiation metrics based on colorant relationships, saturation, and luminance. Summary...
6816847 computerized aesthetic judgment of images  
Computerized aesthetic judgment of images is disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method inputs a training set of images, where each image has a corresponding set of aesthetic...
6810146 Method and system for segmenting and identifying events in images using spoken annotations  
A method for automatically organizing digitized photographic images into events based on spoken annotations comprises the steps of: providing natural-language text based on spoken annotations...
6810149 Method and system for cataloging images  
A method and computer software product for the categorization and/or retrieving of digital images. At least one selection category having at least one image icon is provided for association with...
6807302 Recognition apparatus and recognition method  
A recognition apparatus of this invention for recognizing sorting information as a character string written within a cellophane region of a paper-like material extracts edge components according to...
6801662 Sensor fusion architecture for vision-based occupant detection  
A vision-based system for automatically detecting the type of object within a specified area, such as the type of occupant within a vehicle. Determination of the type of occupant can then be used...
6798898 Management of physiological and psychological state of an individual using images therapeutic imaging classification system  
A method for classifying images according to features that are relevant to potential therapeutic effect, comprising: providing an image; and classifying said image according to one or more of the...
6798912 Apparatus and method of program classification based on syntax of transcript information  
A method of program classification based on syntax of transcript information includes receiving transcript information associated with the program wherein the transcript information has a plurality...
6788819 Image processing  
An apparatus for processing images comprise means ( 2 ) to scan in an image. The image data is stored and a variance calculator ( 6 ) calculates a variance for the scanned image. An image...
6778702 Method and apparatus for assessing the quality of spectral images  
A method is disclosed herein for evaluating quality of an image. The disclosed method contemplates receiving a spectral image and extracting a plurality of pixels therefrom. The plurality of pixels...
6778704 Method and apparatus for pattern recognition using a recognition dictionary partitioned into subcategories  
A pattern recognition method that determines the category of an unknown pattern. The category is one of a set of categories corresponding to a set of known patterns. A subcategory-level recognition...
6778705 Classification of objects through model ensembles  
A method for classification of objects in video image data. The method including the steps of: detecting moving objects in the image data; extracting two or more features from each detected moving...
6778701 Feature extracting device for pattern recognition  
In a feature extracting device for pattern recognition which is hardly affected by a pattern variation, an input pattern received by a learning pattern input/store unit is normalized by a...
6775411 Apparatus and method for image recognition  
An apparatus, method and computer program for recognizing one or more images within digitized image data that might include a target image desired to be located. The system generates a set of...
6766053 Method and apparatus for classifying images and/or image regions based on texture information  
A document processing system and a method for classifying an input image or region thereof as either a synthetic graphic or a natural picture, is disclosed. The system includes an image input...
6763136 Method and apparatus for determining spectral similarity  
A method is disclosed herein for measuring similarity between a first vector and a second vector wherein (i) each element of the first vector represents a first reflectance associated with a...
6763130 Real time defect source identification  
A method and apparatus for inspecting a semiconductor wafer provides real-time information identifying tools visited by wafers under inspection and the process parameters used at those tools, and...
6754389 Program classification using object tracking  
A content-based classification system is provided that detects the presence of object images within a frame and determines the path, or trajectory, of each object image through multiple frames of a...
6751354 Methods and apparatuses for video segmentation, classification, and retrieval using image class statistical models  
Techniques for classifying video frames using statistical models of transform coefficients are disclosed. After optionally being decimated in time and space, image frames are transformed using a...
6751348 Automated detection of pornographic images  
A method of detecting pornographic images, wherein a color reference database is prepared in LAB color space defining a plurality of colors representing relevant portions of a human body. A...
6744919 Classification of blocks for compression based on number of distinct colors  
An image of a compound document is processed by accessing a plurality of blocks of the image; and classifying the blocks for compression. At least some of the blocks are classified according to...
6737970 Opto-electronic apparatus for monitoring and detection of intrusion of an object  
An opto-electronic apparatus for the monitoring of a protection area which has at least one protection device, which works in a non-contact manner, is described. The protection device, which works...
6738513 Fractal production of darwinian objects  
A method for fractal-darwinian object generation consists of the steps of: preparing a fractal object library including predetermined objects and associated rules of property and context, forming...
6731814 Method for compressing digital documents with control of image quality and compression rate  
A method and apparatus for compressing and decompressing electronic documents, with maximum intradocument independence, and maximum flexibility in optimization of compression modes. The method...