Image analysis – Image segmentation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-25
2009-10-06
Mariam, Daniel G (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image segmentation
C382S105000, C382S168000, C382S224000, C358S002100, C358S465000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07599556
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for identifying content within a scanned document. The apparatus includes a modification module, an identification module, and a segmentation module. The modification module creates a modified content data set through application of a sigmoid function to a scanned content data set. The identification module identifies a content segment within the modified content data set. The segmentation module identifies a content segment type of the content segment. Exemplary content segment types include text, line art, and images.
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Czyszczewski Joseph Stanley
Li Hong
Smith, II James T.
Duft Bornsen & Fishman LLP
Mariam Daniel G
Seth Manav
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