Image analysis – Applications – Target tracking or detecting
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Ahmed, Samir (Department: 2623)
Image analysis
Applications
Target tracking or detecting
Reexamination Certificate
active
07043055
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for locating objects by means of machine vision alignment using cooperative targets. Novel cooperative targets are used that have substantial performance advantages. Alignment methods having non-translation alignment capabilities are used, such as geometric pattern matching, cooperating with suitable targets to perform alignment in non-translation degrees of freedom, such as orientation and size.
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Ahmed Samir
Cognex Corporation
Le Brian
Weinzimmer Russ
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