Image analysis – Color image processing – Pattern recognition or classification using color
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-13
2007-11-13
Alavi, Amir (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Color image processing
Pattern recognition or classification using color
Reexamination Certificate
active
10402328
ABSTRACT:
A method for isolating an element of an image made up of pixels comprising the steps of classifying the pixels into different groups based on the color value of the pixel, blurring the image, locating a pixel in the blurred image that has a predetermined color value corresponding to the element to be isolated, and growing a mask from the located pixel.
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Alavi Amir
Color Savvy Systems Limited
Thompson Hine LLP
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