Image analysis – Learning systems – Trainable classifiers or pattern recognizers
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-31
2010-02-02
Chang, Jon (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Learning systems
Trainable classifiers or pattern recognizers
C382S190000, C382S228000, C382S118000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07657086
ABSTRACT:
A method and an apparatus automatically detect eyeglasses in an image. The method according to one embodiment accesses digital image data representing an image including a face; detects eyeglasses in the image by using nose ridge masking; and outputs a decision about presence or absence of eyeglasses in the image.
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Birch & Stewart Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Chang Jon
Fujifilm Corporation
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