Image analysis – Applications – Target tracking or detecting
Reexamination Certificate
2009-07-17
2011-11-15
Rogers, Scott A (Department: 2625)
Image analysis
Applications
Target tracking or detecting
C382S165000, C382S170000, C382S217000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08059866
ABSTRACT:
An image capture system comprises an image input and processing unit. The image input obtains image information which is then passed to the processing unit. The processing unit is coupled to the image input for determining image metrics on the image information. The processing unit initiates a capture sequence when the image metrics meet a predetermined condition. The capture sequence may store one or more images, or it may indicate that one or more images have been detected. In one embodiment, the image input is a CMOS or CCD sensor.
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Booth, Jr. Lawrence A.
Dutton Randy R.
Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Intel Corporation
Rogers Scott A
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