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Image spectrum analyzer for cartographic feature extraction
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1980-12-04
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Granted: 1984-07-17
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Expires: 2000-12-04
Abstract
Abstract An image spectrum analyzer and method for cartographic feature extraction comprising an image, means for generating a Walsh function light pattern and for illuminating the image with the Walsh function light pattern to procuce a masked pattern, and means for receiving the masked pattern and for producing an electrical signal in accordance with same. A digital signal can be provided in accordance with the electrical signal, and a digital data processor under stored program control can provide a Walsh transform coefficient representative of the digital signal. More than one Walsh function light pattern can be generated by the apparatus and method of the present invention to produce more than one masked pattern, and representative Walsh coefficient. The Walsh coefficients can be used to perform cartographic feature extraction of the image.
Inventors
- 👤 Pi-Fuay Chen
- 👤 Frederick W. Rohde
- 👤 William W. Seemuller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:06
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06T; G06T7/00; G06V; G06V10/00; G06V10/40; G06V10/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 43
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
Apparatus, which comprises: a. means for generating a two dimensional Walsh function light pattern; b. transparency means for receiving said two dimensional Walsh function light pattern and for producing a masked pattern; and c. first means for receiving said masked pattern and for producing an electrical signal in accordance with same.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus, which comprises: a. means for generating a two dimensional Walsh function light pattern; b. transparency means for receiving said two dimensional Walsh function light pattern and for producing a masked pattern; and c. first means for receiving said masked pattern and for producing an electrical signal in accordance with same.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said generating means comprises means for generating at least two Walsh function light patterns.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said generating means comprises means for generating sequentially at least two Walsh function light patterns.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said generating means comprises: a. Walsh function means for generating a driving signal indicative of said Walsh function light pattern; and b. display means for receiving said driving signal and for producing said Walsh function light pattern in accordance with said driving signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein said display means comprises plasma discharge display means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein said Walsh function means comprises: a. Walsh function generator means for producing a control signal in accordance with said Walsh function light pattern; and b. driver means responsive to said control signal for supplying said driving signal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said transparency means comprises a photographic image disposed substantially adjacent said Walsh function light pattern.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first means comprises: a. sensor means having a light sensor surface for supplying an output signal in accordance with the light intensity at said light sensor surface; and b. optical means for conveying said masked pattern to said light sensor surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 8, wherein said sensor means comprises photomultiplier means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 8, wherein said optical means comprises lens means disposed on one side approximately one focal length from said masked pattern and on the other side adjacent said sensor means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, further comprising analog coefficient processor means for receiving said electrical signal and for producing a digital signal in accordance with same.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
54 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein said coefficient processor means comprises: a. buffer means for receiving said electrical signal and for supplying a buffered electrical signal in accordance with same; and b. analog to digital converter means for receiving said buffered electrical signal and for providing said digital signal representative of same.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 11, further comprising digital data processor means under stored program control for receiving said digital signal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
90 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein said digital data processor means under stored program control comprises: a. central processor means under said stored program control responsive to said digital signal; b. input terminal means connected to said central processor means for supplying input information to said central processor means; c. cathode ray tube display means connected to said central processor means for visually displaying information from said central processor means; and d. printer means connected to said central processor means for printing information from said central processor means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
101 words
Apparatus which comprises: a. an image b. means for generating at least one two dimensional Walsh function light pattern and for illuminating said image with each said two dimensional Walsh function light pattern to produce a respective masked pattern; c. means for receiving each said masked pattern and for producing an electrical signal in accordance with each said masked pattern; and d. analog to digital converter means for receiving each said electrical signal and for providing a digital signal representative of each said electrical signal; and e. digital data processor means under stored program control for receiving each said electrical signal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
101 words
Apparatus which comprises: a. an image b. means for generating at least one two dimensional Walsh function light pattern and for illuminating said image with each said two dimensional Walsh function light pattern to produce a respective masked pattern; c. means for receiving each said masked pattern and for producing an electrical signal in accordance with each said masked pattern; and d. analog to digital converter means for receiving each said electrical signal and for providing a digital signal representative of each said electrical signal; and e. digital data processor means under stored program control for receiving each said electrical signal.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus which comprises: a. an image; b. first means for generating a two dimensional Walsh function light pattern and for illuminating said image with said two dimensional Walsh function light pattern to produce a masked pattern; and c. second means for receiving said masked pattern and for producing an electrical signal in accordance with same.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus which comprises: a. an image; b. first means for generating a two dimensional Walsh function light pattern and for illuminating said image with said two dimensional Walsh function light pattern to produce a masked pattern; and c. second means for receiving said masked pattern and for producing an electrical signal in accordance with same.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 16, wherein said image comprises a photographic negative.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 16, wherein said image comprises a transparency.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 16, wherein said first means comprises means for generating at least two Walsh function light patterns and for illuminating said image with each of said Walsh function light patterns to produce respective masked patterns.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 19, wherein said second means comprises means for receiving said masked patterns and for producing an electrical signal in accordance with each of said masked patterns.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 20, further comprising digital data processor means for receiving each said electrical signal.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 21, wherein said digital data processor means comprises processor means under stored program control for receiving each said electrical signal and for digitally processing same in accordance with said stored program control.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
87 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 16, wherein said first means comprises: a. Walsh function generator means for generating means for generating a control signal representative of said Walsh function light pattern; b. driver means responsive to said control signal for producing a driving signal in accordance with same; and c. display means for receiving said driving signal for producing said Walsh function light pattern in accordance with said driving signal, and for illuminating said image with said Walsh function light pattern to produce said masked pattern.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 16, wherein said second means comprises: a. light sensor means having a sensor for producing an output signal representative of the light intensity supplied to said sensor; and b. means for conveying said masked pattern to said sensor.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 24, wherein said conveying means comprises optical means disposed between said masked pattern and said sensor for focusing said masked pattern onto said sensor.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 25, wherein said optical means comprises at least one lens.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 24, wherein said light sensor means comprises a photomultiplier means.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 24, further comprising third means for receiving said output signal and for converting said output signal to a digital signal.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 28, wherein said third means comprises analog to digital converter means having an input for receiving said output signal and an output for furnishing said digital signal.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
60 words
Method comprising the steps of: a. providing an image; b. generating a two dimensional Walsh function light pattern; c. illuminating said image with said two dimensional Walsh function light pattern to produce a masked pattern; and d. producing an electrical signal in accordance with said masked pattern, whereby said electrical signal is representative of the Walsh coefficient of said image.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
60 words
Method comprising the steps of: a. providing an image; b. generating a two dimensional Walsh function light pattern; c. illuminating said image with said two dimensional Walsh function light pattern to produce a masked pattern; and d. producing an electrical signal in accordance with said masked pattern, whereby said electrical signal is representative of the Walsh coefficient of said image.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method as claimed in claim 30, further comprising the step of converting said electrical signal to a corresponding digital signal.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method as claimed in claim 31, further comprising the step of processing using a digital data processor under stored program control said digital signal.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method as claimed in claim 30, further comprising the step of electrically processing said electrical signal for obtaining the Walsh coefficient for said image.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as claimed in claim 33, further comprising the step of visually displaying said Walsh coefficient.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as claimed in claim 33, further comprising the step of printing said Walsh coefficient.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as claimed in claim 33, further comprising the step of storing said Walsh coefficient.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method as claimed in claim 30, wherein the step of generating a Walsh function light pattern comprises the steps of: a. generating a driving signal indicative of said Walsh function light pattern; and b. producing said Walsh function light pattern in accordance with said driving signal.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method as claimed in claim 30, wherein the step c comprises the steps of: a. conveying said masked pattern to a first region; and b. transforming said masked pattern at said first region into said electrical signal.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as claimed in claim 38, wherein step a optically conveys said masked pattern.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-07-17 | 1988-01-16 | 1988-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-17 | 1992-01-16 | 1992-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-17 | 1996-01-16 | 1996-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |