Image analysis – Image segmentation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-18
2008-03-18
Werner, Brian (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image segmentation
C382S282000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10381748
ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed of analyzing an image to identify “must exclude” regions and of determining the best fit of an image outline so as to generate an image boundary that excludes the majority of “must exclude” regions. The method is applicable to the automatic generation of greeting cards and photo-montages.
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Thomas Mia M
Werner Brian
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