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7634128 Stereoscopic three-dimensional metrology system and method  
A stereoscopic three-dimensional optical metrology system and method accurately measure the location of physical features on a test article in a manner that is fast and robust to surface contour...
7634155 Hybrid optical cylinder position sensor  
Consistent with an aspect of the present disclosure, a method of locating a position of a movable member is provided. The movable member is movable along a path and has a surface with a plurality...
7623676 Method and apparatus for tracking objects over a wide area using a network of stereo sensors  
A method and/or system for tracking objects, such as humans, over a wide area (that is, over an area that is delineated by a large spatial domain and/or a long-duration temporal domain) is...
7613356 Position and orientation detection method and apparatus  
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for inputting a signal indicating a change in position of an image sensing apparatus to predict present position and orientation of the image...
7613361 Information processing method and device  
An information processing device for obtaining placement information regarding an imaging device of markers to be calibrated that are provided upon the imaging device, includes: a first image...
7594319 Electronic-component alignment method  
A first electronic component having two alignment holes perforated at predetermined positions thereof so as to be spaced away from each other by a predetermined interval is held with a receiving...
7590280 Position detection apparatus and exposure apparatus  
An exposure apparatus for exposing an object to light. The apparatus includes a camera which captures an image of a mark on the object to obtain image data corresponding to the image, an extraction...
7580590 Optical image system surface resolution calibration method  
An optical image system surface resolution calibration method is provided herein, which utilizes a calibration standard and an image sensor device. The surface of the calibration standard is...
7567699 Center determination of rotationally symmetrical alignment marks  
The invention provides a method for determining the center of a rotationally symmetrical alignment mark thereby using an image recognition software. The alignment mark is recognized by the image...
7555021 Digital multi-source multi-destination video multiplexer and crossbar device  
A Digital Multi-Source Multi-Destination Video Multiplexer and Crossbar Device and method which may be applied to a video imaging system, in which multiple input image sources including...
7529387 Placement information estimating method and information processing device  
A method is provided for estimating the placement information of a plurality of types of markers of which the amounts of the placement information differ respectively, detects a plurality of types...
7502685 Vehicle navigation apparatus and method with traveling direction indication at guidance intersection  
A vehicle navigation apparatus is provided which can reliably guide a vehicle along a guidance route when the vehicle approaches an intersection of interest at which it is to make a turn even if...
7492471 Image forming apparatus for printing images properly arranged relative to index tab  
An image forming apparatus prints images on print sheets, and insets tab-index sheets between the printed print sheets. The image forming apparatus includes an orientation detecting unit which...
7489832 Imaging apparatus, image processing method for imaging apparatus and recording medium  
Dots ( 14 ) are marked on the stage surface of a stage ( 13 ) beforehand, and when an original ( 5 ) is placed on that stage, a document camera ( 1 ) acquires stage specification information such...
7463773 Fast high precision matching method  
An initial search method uses the input image and the template to create an initial search result output. A high precision match uses the initial search result, the input image, and the template to...
7450781 Method of enlarging the image field of a focal plane array camera  
A method of enlarging an image field of a camera by combining partial images. This method includes continuously rotating at least two refractive prisms such that an optical axis of the at least two...
7437207 Method and apparatus for automatically processing multiple applications in a predetermined order to affect multi-application sequencing  
An apparatus and method performing a sequence of processing steps on a load supported by a processing plate. The load can include a single sheet on which a plurality of applications are performed...
7433509 Method for automatic de-skewing of multiple layer wafer for improved pattern recognition  
A method for processing wafers includes learning a first pattern at a de-skew site on a first wafer layer, saving the first patterns in a recipe for de-skewing wafers, learning a second pattern at...
7423540 Method of detecting vehicle-operator state  
A method of detecting the state of an operator of a vehicle utilizes a low-cost operator state detection system having no more than one camera located preferably in the vehicle and directed toward...
7420719 Skew correction  
Method embodiments herein print a test document using a multi-function printing device to produce a printed document. This printed document is examined in a first direction to determine a first...
7417774 Method and apparatus for selective processing of captured images  
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for identifying intended response marks in an optically scanned image of a response sheet having key marks and response targets printed in the same color. Pixel...
7415169 Medical viewing system and method for enhancing structures in noisy images  
A viewing system and method for enhancing objects of interest represented on a moving background in a sequence of noisy images and for displaying the sequence of enhanced images, comprising...
7415150 Photomask image registration in scanning electron microscope imagery  
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that computes translational differentials between a “perfect” image (henceforth called a database-image) and a scanned-image of a...
7415170 Data processing apparatus, image processing apparatus, camera, and data processing method  
A data processing apparatus is provided for processing an image signal obtained from a solid-state image pickup device, in which a plurality of types of color filters are discretely provided on...
7391907 Spurious object detection in a video surveillance system  
A system detects an object in frames of a video sequence to obtain a detected object, tracks the detected object in the frames of the video sequence to obtain a tracked object, and classifies the...
7391881 Curve fitting for synchronizing readers of hidden auxiliary data  
A curve fitting method is used to synchronize a reader of embedded data in a media signal. A circular reference signal is embedded in the media signal. After geometric distortion of the media...
7379581 Method for recognizing a pattern of an alignment mark on a wafer  
A method for recognizing a pattern of an alignment mark on a wafer includes positioning the wafer on an adjustable wafer stage in an alignment apparatus; capturing images of a key alignment mark by...
7369694 Method and medical device for the automatic determination of coordinates of images of marks in a volume dataset  
In a method and medical device for determining the coordinates of images of marks in a volume dataset, the marks are disposed on the surface of a subject, and the volume dataset represents the...
7345690 Display system for adjusting video parameters for user-selected area  
A display system for adjusting video parameters of a user-selected area is disclosed. The display system includes a level detector detecting a line pattern included in one of a plurality of image...
7308141 Apparatus and method to locate an object  
Method and arrangement to locate an object with a predetermined number of marks, the arrangement comprising a light source, a sensor and a processor, by means of the following steps:—illuminating...
7305089 Picture taking apparatus and method of controlling same  
The camera includes a sensor for sensing the photographer's iris image and registering the image in advance. The iris image is recorded in the image of a subject by a digital MCU at a timing...
7292737 Unified bayesian framework for shape registration  
Systems and methods for shape registration are described. In one aspect, training shape vectors are generated from images in an image database. The training shape vectors identify landmark points...
7283660 Multi-layer printed circuit board fabrication system and method  
A method for aligning an image to be recorded by a direct image scanner on an upper layer of a printed circuit board with an image recorded on a lower layer thereof, the method comprising: ...
7283685 Device that appends a recognition point for image joining to the extracted image and a recognition element thereof  
The invention provides a device that appends a recognition point for image joining to the extracted image and a recognition element thereof. The device is to provide a plurality of holding slots on...
7280250 Method and apparatus for rendering large patterns in a small memory printer  
A method of performing a pattern fill operation of a pattern into a clipping region divides dividing the pattern into a plurality of bands. For each band the method renders the band as a bit map...
7272253 Method for non-destructive inspection, apparatus thereof and digital camera system  
An image input can be executed without any influence of physical conditions of an inspection object and environment such as installation area by utilizing a cordless type image pickup apparatus in...
7263207 Method and apparatus for video object tracking  
Provided are a method for analyzing a video signal from a camera and determining the position, orientation and direction of motion of a predetermined object and a device for the same. The device...
7231081 Stereoscopic three-dimensional metrology system and method  
A stereoscopic three-dimensional optical metrology system and method accurately measure the location of physical features on a test article in a manner that is fast and robust to surface contour...
7203348 Method and apparatus for correction of mammograms for non-uniform breast thickness  
A method and apparatus for correcting for a distortion in a mammogram. The method comprises classifying pixels as either likely fat or likely not-fat. The method further comprises identifying a...
7181089 Method and apparatus for searching for fiducial marks, and method of detecting positions of the fiducial marks  
Method and apparatus for searching for a fiducial mark, by processing image data indicative of images of the fiducial mark and an area surrounding the fiducial mark, which images are taken by an...
7133158 Method and apparatus for efficient caching and rendering of large patterns in a small memory printer  
A method of performing a pattern fill operation of a pattern into a clipping region resolves the pattern into an intermediate format between a page description language and a page bit map. This...
7123758 Method and system for monitoring breathing activity of a subject  
A method and system for monitoring breathing movement of a subject is disclosed. A method and system for detecting and predictably estimating regular cycles of breathing movements is disclosed....
7107121 Autonomic fiducial search pattern in an automated tape library  
A storage system or subsystem, method of locating components in the storage system and program product therefor. Storage system components have fiducial marks identifying component location. A...
7101508 Chemical array fabrication errors  
A method of fabricating an addressable array of chemical probes at respective feature locations on a substrate surface. The method may use a deposition apparatus with a substrate unit which...
7103210 Position detection apparatus and exposure apparatus  
A position detection apparatus for detecting a position of a mark on an object includes a camera which captures an image of the mark, an extraction section which extracts a plurality of edge...
7099522 Method to create and reconstruct image presentation system  
A method of embedding a printable medium is provided, and includes embedding the printable medium with one or more position codes. A method of reconstructing an image presentation system also is...
7095881 Processing method and system for 3-D geometric modeling of the spine  
An image processing method for providing three-dimensional geometric modeling of the spine, using a biplanar image reconstruction, comprising steps of acquisition of a first view (F) of a part of...
7064767 Image solution processing method, processing apparatus, and program  
The invention establishes a target face to which a texture will be mapped and determines the start point for drawing the texture and the number of drawing iterations. In accordance with the drawing...
7040759 Apparatus and method for determining relative positional and rotational offsets between a first and second imaging device  
Apparatus and methods can determine positional and rotational offsets between a first and second imaging device. Embodiments may determine the relative offsets between a Hartmann-Shack wavefront...
7006674 Apparatus and methods for verifying the location of areas of interest within a sample in an imaging system  
An apparatus and method for verifying the location of an area of interest within a sample are disclosed. An imaging system includes an optical system and a stage movable relative to the optical...
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