Image analysis – Image transformation or preprocessing – Changing the image coordinates
Reexamination Certificate
2009-10-23
2010-11-30
Mehta, Bhavesh M (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image transformation or preprocessing
Changing the image coordinates
C345S584000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07844133
ABSTRACT:
An iterative approach to vector median filtering wherein the resulting median vector need not be a member of the original data set. The iterative vector median filtering allows for fast convergence for complex computations and an output which is approximate to the mean, particularly for small data sets.In addition, a method and system for registering and matching 2.5 normal maps is provided. Registration of two maps is performed by optimally aligning their normals through 2-D warping in the image plane in conjunction with a 3-D rotation of the normals. Once aligned, the average dot-product serves as a matching metric for automatic target recognition (ATR).
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Fancourt Craig Langdale
Spence Clay Douglas
Lowenstein & Sandler PC
Mehta Bhavesh M
Rosario Dennis
Sarnoff Corporation
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