Image analysis – Applications – Personnel identification
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-22
2006-08-22
Mehta, Bhavesh M. (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Personnel identification
C382S159000, C382S224000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07095878
ABSTRACT:
A method of identifying an object class uses a model based upon appearance parameters derived by comparing images of objects of different classes. The model includes a representation of a probability density function describing a range over which appearance parameters may vary for a given class of object, the model further including a defined relationship between the appearance parameters and the probability density function. The method generates appearance parameters representative of an unknown object, estimates an appropriate probability density function for the unknown object using the defined relationship between the appearance parameters and the probability density function, then iteratively modifies at least some of the appearance parameters within limits determined using the probability density function to identify the object class.
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Cootes Timothy Francis
Edwards Gareth
Taylor Christopher John
Mehta Bhavesh M.
Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.
Shah Utpal
The Victoria University of Manchester
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