Method and system for scanning images in a photo kiosk

Details Method and system for scanning images in a photo kiosk Method and system for scanning images in a photo kiosk

2006-09-13

2011-11-01

Lee, Cheukfan (Department: 2625)

Facsimile and static presentation processing

Facsimile

Picture signal generator

C358S474000, C358S444000, C358S452000, C358S453000, C358S505000, C382S199000, C382S206000, C382S260000, C382S289000

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RE042881

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for determining the orientation of an image of a picture within a scanned image, including the steps of locating in the scanned image the contour of the image of the picture, determining a plurality of bounding boxes confining the contour of the image of the picture, selecting one of the plurality of bounding boxes that is substantially aligned with the contour of the image of the picture, and calculating an angle of rotation of the picture based on the selected bounding box.

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