Image analysis – Applications – Vehicle or traffic control
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-07
2009-11-24
Bhatnagar, Anand (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Vehicle or traffic control
C701S065000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07623681
ABSTRACT:
A system for determining range and lateral position of a vehicle is provided. The system includes a camera and a processor. The camera is configured to view a region of interest, including the vehicle, and generate an electrical image of the region. The processor is in electrical communication with the camera to receive the electrical image and analyzes the image by performing a pattern matching algorithm on the electrical image, based on a template. A score is determined based on the algorithm indicating the likelihood that certain characteristics of the electrical image actually correspond to the vehicle.
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Bhatnagar Anand
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Visteon Global Technologies Inc.
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