Image analysis – Applications
Reexamination Certificate
2009-09-18
2011-11-29
Bella, Matthew (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Reexamination Certificate
active
08068636
ABSTRACT:
The present claims recite various steganographic and digital watermarking methods and apparatus. One claim recites a method of watermarking a representation of a physical object. The method includes: projecting a watermark orientation component onto a physical object; and using a camera or image sensor, capturing an image or video of the physical object including the watermark orientation component as projected thereon. Another claim recites an apparatus including: a light source for projecting a registration component onto a physical object; a camera or sensor for capturing an image or video of the physical object including the registration component as projected thereon; and an electronic processor programmed for encoding a message in the image or video captured by said camera or sensor. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided as well.
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Rodriguez Tony F.
Stach John
Bella Matthew
Digimarc Corporation
Rosario Dennis
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