Image analysis – Applications
Reexamination Certificate
2008-12-24
2011-12-06
Mehta, Bhavesh (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
C250S559250
Reexamination Certificate
active
08073192
ABSTRACT:
Methods are described for predicting the percentage of latewood and specific gravity of lumber independent of moisture content using image analysis of the lumber surfaces.
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Huang Chih-Lin
Leaf Greg J
Ansari Tahmina
Johnson Kindness PLLC
Mehta Bhavesh
O'Connor Christensen
Weyerhaeuser NR Company
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