Image analysis – Image transformation or preprocessing – Measuring image properties
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-13
2008-05-13
LaRose, Colin (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image transformation or preprocessing
Measuring image properties
C382S181000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07373018
ABSTRACT:
A method for recognizing an object in an image is disclosed wherein a fractal map of the image is generated by estimating the fractal dimension of each pixel in the image. The fractal map may be segmented by thresholding and locations of candidate objects are determined. The pixel value of the image pixel corresponding to the same location where the candidate object is found in the fractal map may be compared to a threshold value. If the pixel value is greater than the threshold value, the candidate object is recognized as a valid object.
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Ikonisys Inc.
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
LaRose Colin
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