Image analysis – Image transformation or preprocessing – Changing the image coordinates
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2010-06-22
Ahmed, Samir A (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image transformation or preprocessing
Changing the image coordinates
C382S296000, C382S297000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07742659
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided to automatically arrange scanned images so they can be stitched into a composite image. Initially the scanned images are reduced to low resolution and a gradient filter is applied. One scanned image is selected as a possible first image in a stitching order. The possible first image is rotated to one angle and correlated with remaining scanned images rotated to two corresponding angles. Only four scanned images that best correlate with the possible first image and pass a threshold are saved as possible second images in the order. The steps are repeated for subsequent places in the order and for the possible first image at other angles. The method is repeated for other possible first images to form other orders. At the end, a path through one of the orders that produces the best sum of correlation values is set as the correct stitching order.
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Mei Qipeng
Sun Weining
Ahmed Samir A
ArcSoft, Inc.
Hsia David C.
Patel Jayesh
Patent Law Group LLP
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