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Pattern recognition apparatus
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1990-08-23
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Granted: 1991-11-12
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Expires: 2010-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A pattern recognition apparatus is capable of high-speed, automatic recognition of input images with a high degree of accuracy. The apparatus has an extended range of tolerance to shifts in the relative position of the input images and provides insensible regions about reference patterns which are shifted horizontally.
Inventors
- 👤 Naoko Yoshida
- 👤 Yoshinori Takizawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:54
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06V; G06V10/00; G06V10/70; G06V10/74; G06V10/75; G06V10/751
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A pattern recognition apparatus in which pattern recognition is based on a comparison of an input image with predetermined multiple reference patterns comprising: first storage means for storing second reference pixel data of second reference patterns formed by providing an insensible region of ±W pixels around a contour of each of the predetermined multiple reference pattern, wherein W is an integer greater than zero; second storage means for storing third reference pixel data of third reference patterns which are second reference patterns shifted horizontally by a prescribed pixel amount; comparison means for comparing input image pattern pixel data with pixel data stored in the first and second storage means other than insensible region pixel data; correlation value calculation means for calculating the degree of correlation between an input image pattern and reference based on the result of the comparison by the comparison means; and decision means which uses the correlation value calculated by the correlation value calculation means to specify the input pattern to one of the multiple reference patterns.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A pattern recognition apparatus in which pattern recognition is based on a comparison of an input image with predetermined multiple reference patterns comprising: first storage means for storing second reference pixel data of second reference patterns formed by providing an insensible region of ±W pixels around a contour of each of the predetermined multiple reference pattern, wherein W is an integer greater than zero; second storage means for storing third reference pixel data of third reference patterns which are second reference patterns shifted horizontally by a prescribed pixel amount; comparison means for comparing input image pattern pixel data with pixel data stored in the first and second storage means other than insensible region pixel data; correlation value calculation means for calculating the degree of correlation between an input image pattern and reference based on the result of the comparison by the comparison means; and decision means which uses the correlation value calculated by the correlation value calculation means to specify the input pattern to one of the multiple reference patterns.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
Pattern recognition apparatus of claim 1 further including third storage means for storing fourth reference pixel data of fourth reference patterns which are second reference patterns shifted horizontally by a prescribed pixel amount in a direction opposite to the shifted direction of the third reference patterns and wherein the comparison means further compares input image pattern data with data stored in the fourth storage means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pattern recognition apparatus of claim 1 where the insensible region is ±1 pixel around the contour of each of the predetermined multiple reference patterns.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-11-11 | 1995-05-13 | 1995-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-11-11 | 1999-05-13 | 1999-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-11-11 | 2003-05-13 | 2003-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |