Image analysis – Image transformation or preprocessing – Changing the image coordinates
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-26
2005-07-26
Couso, Yon J. (Department: 2723)
Image analysis
Image transformation or preprocessing
Changing the image coordinates
C382S106000, C348S163000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06922494
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for capturing an image of a persons head, or other object, positioned in front of a camera and accurately scaling the head based on the distance of the head from the camera. A sonar system is used determine the distance of the object to the camera. The sonar system can include a first sonar device which is operated to measure the distance of the object to a predetermined point and a second sonar device which is used to measure the distance of the camera to the predetermined point. A calculation of the distance from the object to the camera is based upon the sonar measurements. The image created by the camera can be scaled according to the distance of the object to the camera as determined with the sonar. An image created by the camera can be displayed on a screen of a computer associated with the imaging system. Software on the computer can transpose an image of an eyeglass frame over the image of a face, wherein the image of the face was captured by the camera. Measurements relating to proper sizing of an eyeglass or other corrective lens can be performed on the computer screen. Other observations and image manipulations can also be made including skin tone, facial features, head shape and size, application of cosmetics, proposed surgery, and many other uses.
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Couso Yon J.
Eye Web, Inc.
Ware Fressola Van Der Sluys & Adolphson LLP
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