Technique for processing images

Details Technique for processing images Technique for processing images

1998-02-06

2000-10-31

Au, Amelia

Image analysis

Applications

Target tracking or detecting

382165, 382283, G06K 900

Patent

active

061414344

ABSTRACT:
A technique for processing images is disclosed. In one embodiment, the technique is realized by obtaining a representation of an image, and then locating an area of interest in the representation. The located area of interest is then classified according to a first characteristic of one or more objects of interest and a reference within the image. If the located area of interest has been classified as an area containing at least one object of interest, the at least one object of interest can be disambiguated from other objects in the located area of interest.

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