Image analysis – Histogram processing – For setting a threshold
Patent
1987-11-10
1989-08-08
Bourdreau, Leo H.
Image analysis
Histogram processing
For setting a threshold
356 72, 356246, 356419, 364497, 382 1, 422 67, 435291, G06K 900
Patent
active
048560731
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for obtaining test results from microbiological test trays and strips includes an inspection station of which test trays may be inspected to determine the results of microbiological tests, a video camera disposed to form images of the test trays at the inspection station, and an image processor for receiving the images from the video camera and processing them to determine test results. Only predetermined areas of interest in the image made by the camera are electronically analyzed. Each well of a given tray is assigned a positive or negative partial result based upon the electronic analysis of the area or areas of interest within that well.
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Farber Glenn L.
Navarro Maria C.
Beck Andrew J.
Bourdreau Leo H.
Couso Jose L.
Garber Stanley N.
O'Meara William R.
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