Image analysis – Pattern recognition – Classification
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-23
2007-01-23
Johns, Andrew W. (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Pattern recognition
Classification
Reexamination Certificate
active
10233218
ABSTRACT:
The present invention recites a method and computer program product for classifying an input pattern into an associated output class. For each of a plurality of classification rungs, each rung representing at least one output class, the a priori probability that an input pattern will be associated with a class represented by that rung is determined. A sequential order of processing for the plurality of classification rungs is assigned, based upon the a priori probability associated with each classification rung. A confidence value, associated with a represented class, is computed for each classification rung, in the assigned order, until a class is selected or a termination event occurs. The associated confidence values are compared to a predetermined threshold, and a class associated with a confidence value that first exceeds the threshold is selected, if a confidence value exceeds the threshold.
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Ii David L.
Reitz, II Elliott D.
Tillotson Dennis A.
Akhavannik Hadi
Johns Andrew W.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino LLP
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