Apparatus for background subtraction using focus differences

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PATENT NO 9924091
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14564010

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First and second images are captured at first and second focal lengths, the second focal length being longer than the first focal length. Element sets are defined with a first element of the first image and a corresponding second element of the second image. Element sets are identified as background if the second element thereof is more in-focus than or as in-focus as the first element. Background elements are subtracted from further analysis. Comparisons are based on relative focus, e.g. whether image elements are more or less in-focus. Measurement of absolute focus is not necessary, nor is measurement of absolute focus change; images need not be in-focus. More than two images, multiple element sets, and/or multiple categories and relative focus relationships also may be used.

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  • ATHEER, INC.

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Chehade, Mohamed Nabil Hajj Los Angeles, US 28 211
Fateh, Sina Mountain View, US 122 2124
Itani, Sleiman East Palo Alto, US 90 639
Yang, Allen Yang Richmond, US 47 603

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