Method of directed pattern enhancement for flexible recognition
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Jul 5, 2011
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Abstract
A directed pattern enhancement method receives a learning image and pattern enhancement directive. Pattern enhancement learning is performed using the learning image and the pattern enhancement directive to generate pattern enhancement recipe. An application image is received and a pattern enhancement application is performed using the application image and the pattern enhancement recipe to generate pattern enhanced image. A recognition thresholding is performed using the pattern enhanced image to generate recognition result. The pattern enhancement directive consists of background directive, patterns to enhance directive, and patterns to suppress directive. An update learning method performs pattern enhancement progressive update learning.
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LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CMS GMBH | 35578 WETZLAR |
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- 2009 Application Filing Year
- G06K Class
- 6194 Applications Filed
- 4293 Patents Issued To-Date
- 69.31 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Lee, Shih-Jong J | Bellevue, US | 87 | 2148 |
# of filed Patents : 87 Total Citations : 2148 | |||
Oh, Seho | Bellevue, US | 48 | 907 |
# of filed Patents : 48 Total Citations : 907 |
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