Image analysis – Histogram processing – For setting a threshold
Patent
1993-04-20
1993-11-30
Couso, Yon J.
Image analysis
Histogram processing
For setting a threshold
382 21, 382 24, 382 26, 382 13, G06K 944
Patent
active
052673324
ABSTRACT:
An image recognition system includes a method and apparatus in which images are characterized and compared on the basis of internal structure, which is independent of image size and image orientation. A library of reference images is first generated and stored, then each input image, or test image, is compared to the images stored in the library until a match is found. The image is represented in memory as nodes, lines, and curves. A plurality of descriptors, called reference keys and reference series, are generated for both the reference images and the test image. The reference library is screened for likely matches by comparing the descriptors for the test image to the descriptors in the reference images in the library. Inclusionary and exclusionary tests are performed. After screening, the each of candidate reference images is searched by comparing the pathway thorough the reference image and the pathway through the test image, and by the degree of correlation between the reference and test images. In addition, the link ratio, a measure of the portion of the test image actually matched to the reference image is computed. Searching criteria, like the screening criteria are based on internal image structure, so that the recognition process is independent of image size and image orientation.
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Pawlicki John A.
Walch Mark A.
Couso Yon J.
Jacobson Allan
Technibuild Inc.
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