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6687385 Method for steganographic encoding  
A method is presented for encoding auxiliary information in digital images which enables the encoding of both compact auxiliary information specific to a given image and a secret message into a...
6687404 Automatic training of layout parameters in a 2D image model  
A two-dimensional (2D) image model models the layout structure of a class of document images as an image grammar and includes production rules having explicit layout parameters as data items that...
6678415 Document image decoding using an integrated stochastic language model  
A text recognition system represents the decoded message of a document image as a path through an image network. A method for integrating a language model into the network selectively expands the...
6628835 Method and system for defining and recognizing complex events in a video sequence  
Given a system which detects simple events, one can define a complex event by constructing a list of sub-events. In order to recognize a complex event, the system keeps a record of the sub-events...
6614921 3-D localization of clustered microcalcifications using cranio-caudal and medio-lateral oblique view  
A method using CC and MLO views localized in a display in 3-D as a breast virtual model, incorporating, feature capturing using gradient, energy and entropy codes, calibration classification...
6597809 Rollup functions for efficient storage presentation and analysis of data  
Methods of organizing a series of sibling data entities in a digital computer are provided for preserving sibling ranking information associated with the sibling data entities and for attaching the...
6580971 Multipoint inspection system  
A multipoint inspection system for evaluating manufactured assemblies includes a robotic arm and a robot controller for controlling the robotic arm. A camera is mounted to an end of the robotic arm...
6567552 Image processing method and apparatus  
Stroke information from pen-down to pen-up being one unit is grouped automatically so that editing thereafter can be performed efficiently. Grouping of stroke information is determined in...
6563952 Method and apparatus for classification of high dimensional data  
The present invention is an apparatus and method for classifying high-dimensional sparse datasets. A raw data training set is flattened by converting it from categorical representation to a boolean...
6539114 Image processing apparatus  
An image processing apparatus having an image judgement section for judging whether or not a specific pattern image is included in at least a part of the image data input from an image input...
6535639 Automatic video summarization using a measure of shot importance and a frame-packing method  
A measure of importance is calculated for segmented parts of a video. The segmented parts are determined by segmenting the video into component shots and then merging by iteration the component...
6532305 Machine learning method  
A method of machine learning utilizing binary classification trees combined with Bayesian classifiers in which a training component includes creating nodes, utilizing the expectation maximization...
6519579 Reliable identification with preselection and rejection class  
Disclosed is a method for classifying samples wherein the information content of a sample is divided up into two information areas. The first area contains necessary information and the second area...
6466696 Deriving polygonal boundaries from quadtree representation  
A method of conversion of a quadtree representation of image data into a corresponding representation of edges of regions within the image is disclosed. In one configuration the method comprises...
6373984 System and method for detecting patterns or objects in a digital image  
An image analysis system detects objects and patterns within a digital image. The system includes a synaptic link generator, a knowledge element (knixel) identifier, a theme identifier, and a...
6356665 Quad-tree embedded image compression and decompression method and apparatus  
A quad-tree embedded image coding technique is used in combination with a bit-plane encoding technique to provide an efficient and low complexity embedded image coding system. A simple quad-tree...
6351561 Generating decision-tree classifiers with oblique hyperplanes  
A method and apparatus is disclosed for generating a decision tree classifier with oblique hyperplanes from a training set of records. The method iteratively comprises the steps of: initializing a...
6345110 Identifying images using a tree structure  
To identify an image characteristic, a tree structured code having coding representing each of a plurality of training images is stored in a memory. Coding representing a sample image, not included...
6307964 Method for ordering image spaces to represent object shapes  
A method represents a shape of an object in an image. Portions of the image interior to a boundary of the object are ordered. A medial axis for the ordered portions of the image is derived. The...
6295380 Object data processing apparatus, object data recording apparatus, data storage media, data structure for transmission  
An object data processing apparatus for decoding N pieces of coded data (N=positive integer) obtained by compressively coding N pieces of object data which constitute individual data to be recorded...
6252988 Method and apparatus for character recognition using stop words  
An adaptive OCR technique for character classification and recognition without the input and use of ground truth derived from the image itself. A set of so-called stop words are employed for...
6219448 Three-stroke chinese dictionary  
A method of using a Chinese dictionary, including the steps of (a) selecting a stroke type of a first stroke of a principal root in a desired Chinese Character from among a corresponding stroke...
6173076 Speech recognition pattern adaptation system using tree scheme  
Pattern matching means 3 matches categories of a reference pattern stored in reference pattern memory means 2 and input samples of an input pattern produced by input pattern generating means 1....
6148106 Classification of images using a dictionary of compressed time-frequency atoms  
A method for automatically classifying test images based on their similares with a dictionary of example target and non-target images. The method operates by receiving a test image and then...
6144755 Method and apparatus for determining poses  
A method and apparatus are disclosed for determining a direction in which a subject's head is facing. The present invention has particular relevance to monitoring driver conditions in automobiles....
6137908 Handwriting recognition system simultaneously considering shape and context information  
The speed and accuracy of a computer implemented handwriting recognition system is enhanced by several innovations, including integrated segmentation and context processing. The recognition...
6137899 Apparatus for the identification of free-lying cells  
A free-lying cell classifier. An automated microscope system comprising a computer and high speed processing field of view processors identifies free-lying cells. An image of a biological specimen...
6101275 Method for finding a best test for a nominal attribute for generating a binary decision tree  
A fast way for determining the best subset test for a nominal attribute in a decision tree. When a nominal attribute has n distinct values, the prior art requires computing the impurity functions...
6035067 Apparatus for tracking objects in video sequences and methods therefor  
A method of image processing for tracking a subject in a sequence of image frames using predefined criteria for classifying image regions as potentially being part of the tracked subject includes...
6026189 Method of recognizing objects within two-dimensional and three-dimensional images  
A new method is presented for efficient and reliable object recognition within noisy, cluttered, and occluded range images. An image is captured and quantized into cells having characteristics. A...
6009199 Classification technique using random decision forests  
In a decision-forest classifier in accordance with the invention, a decision forest including multiple decision trees is used to classify "seen" training data and "unseen" data. Each individual...
5982933 Information processing method, information processing apparatus, and storage medium  
This relates to a classification generation method whereby, in order to efficiently and accurately recognize a pattern having a large number of characteristics, a pattern classification tree is...
5982934 System and method for distinguishing objects  
A method and system are provided for distinguishing objects. Signals representative of the objects are input. From the signals, measurements of multiple types are acquired. At least one of the...
5946418 Coding method, semiconductor memory for implementing coding method, decoder for semiconductor memory and method for identification of hand-written characters  
The present invention related to a coding method suited to obtain at a high speed a code number determined according to a sequence of arrangement of a plurality of texts which are arranged in a...
5937093 Pattern recognition methods and apparatus to reduce processing time by groupnise comparison of features and coordinated dynamic elimination of candidates  
The detection of a nearest neighbor is calculated at high speed and with high accuracy. Feature space grouping is performed, with one, or two or more features being assigned to each group. A check...
5920647 Method and apparatus for recognition of hand-printed characters represented as an electronic ink stream using a box filtering technique  
A method and apparatus to recognize hand-printed characters represented as an electronic ink stream. A first filtering box (300) is defined around a center of a first output point (324) in the...
5907634 Large vocabulary connected speech recognition system and method of language representation using evolutional grammar to represent context free grammars  
A method of recognizing speech input selectively creates and maintains grammar representations of the speech input in essentially real time. Speech input frames are received by a speech recognition...
5894525 Method and system for simultaneously recognizing contextually related input fields for a mutually consistent interpretation  
A method and system for simultaneously recognizing contextually related images is disclosed. The image of two separate fields is captured to form two captured data images such as a word and...
5883986 Method and system for automatic transcription correction  
A method and system for automatically modifying an original transcription produced as the output of a recognition operation produces a second, modified transcription, such as, for example,...
5883973 Method and apparatus for processing a document by segmentation into text and image areas  
A multi-stage, preprocessing technique increases the quality of a monochrome or colored mixed-mode document printed on a binary-type printer. The document is preferably apportioned into a plurality...
5835635 Method for the recognition and completion of characters in handwriting, and computer system  
A method for providing an effective completion of characters required in inputting a partial character string. The method includes the steps of: (a) creating read candidate character strings from a...
5832182 Method and system for data clustering for very large databases  
Multi-dimensional data contained in very large databases is efficiently and accurately clustered to determine patterns therein and extract useful information from such patterns. Conventional...
5825944 Block selection review and editing system  
A system for editing the hierarchical tree structure which is created by a block selection system to correspond to a block template which represents a document image, wherein the hierarchical tree...
5818965 Consolidation of equivalence classes of scanned symbols  
A method and apparatus for consolidation of equivalence classes of scanned symbols as may be used for image data compression. The present invention performs run-length symbol extraction and...
5787194 System and method for image processing using segmentation of images and classification and merging of image segments using a cost function  
Image processing apparatus for segmenting an input image into image portions each containing a single character, the apparatus comprising identification logic for identifying connected components...
5778095 Classification of scanned symbols into equivalence classes  
A method and apparatus for classification of scanned symbol into equivalence classes as may be used for image data compression. The present invention performs run-length symbol extraction and...
5768423 Trie structure based method and apparatus for indexing and searching handwritten databases with dynamic search sequencing  
A method of searching for one of a plurality of objects that matches an input sequence of handwritten objects is provided. The objects are modeled by concatenating members of a set of component...
5761065 Arrangement and method for detecting sequential processing effects in manufacturing  
An arrangement and method for detecting sequential processing effects on devices to be manufactured in a manufacturing process extracts data regarding responses of the devices to a process step in...
5680479 Method and apparatus for character recognition  
In a character recognition system or the like, method and apparatus for selecting blocks of pixels from pixel image data so as to permit identification and grouping of similarly-typed pixels, such...
5661820 Method and apparatus for detecting a desired behavior in digital image data  
A method for detecting stellate lesions in digitized mammographic image data includes the steps of prestoring a plurality of reference images, calculating a plurality of features for each of the...
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