Image analysis – Applications
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-04
2008-03-04
Tran, Phuoc (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
C382S176000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10418025
ABSTRACT:
Digital watermarks embedded in objects enable watermark readers in vehicles to identify the objects and determine their orientation and location for use in navigation.
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Brundage Trent J.
Stach John
Digimarc Corporation
Tran Phuoc
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