Recognizing dataforms in image areas

Details Recognizing dataforms in image areas Recognizing dataforms in image areas

1996-11-01

1999-02-02

Couso, Jose L.

Image analysis

Pattern recognition

Feature extraction

G06K 900

Patent

active

058675957

ABSTRACT:
Dataforms, such as bar codes and matrix codes, are recognized by analysis of histogram type data derived for a plurality of window sections of an image area. Typically, an image area 512 pixels high by 480 pixels wide is divided into 240 window areas, each including 1024 pixels in a 32 by 32 pixel square. A histogram for a window section overlying a portion of the dataform may typically exhibit two peaks representing the two principal reflective values (black and white, for example) of the elements and spaces of a dataform. A background (quiet zone) window section histogram exhibits one principal peak representing the background value (white, for example). The background window sections and the dataform window sections are assigned to two different groups. One or both groups are then used for one or more of the following: recognizing the presence of a dataform; determining whether the dataform is darker or lighter than the background; and locating the dataform within the image area. Also, a single histogram is used to identify the type of dataform, based upon the histogram signature of the dataform.

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