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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8165386 | Apparatus and method for measuring audience data from image stream using dynamically-configurable hardware architecture The present invention is an embedded audience measurement platform, which is called HAM. The HAM includes hardware, apparatus, and method for measuring audience data from image stream using dynamically-configurable hardware architecture. The HAM provides an end-to-e... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8126262 | Annotating video segments using feature rhythm models Each video segment in a plurality of video segments is annotated with an indicator of the likelihood that the respective video segment shows a particular feature. The plurality of video segments forms an episode of interest from a given video domain. Initial feature... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8081816 | Apparatus and method for hardware implementation of object recognition from an image stream using artificial neural network The present invention is an apparatus and method for object recognition from at least an image stream from at least an image frame utilizing at least an artificial neural network. The present invention further comprises means for generating multiple components of an... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8027532 | Method for recognition between a first object and a second object each represented by images A method for recognition between a first and second object represented by at least one first image and at least one second image, includes defining rectangular assemblies of random pixels; filtering the first image with first n filters obtained from the assemblies o... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7991223 | Method for training of supervised prototype neural gas networks and their use in mass spectrometry A Neural Gas network used for pattern recognition, sequence and image processing is extended to a supervised classifier with labeled prototypes by extending a cost function of the Neural Gas network with additive terms, each of which increases with a difference betw... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7978905 | Calculation processing apparatus and control method thereof A calculation processing apparatus, which executes calculation processing based on a network composed by hierarchically connecting a plurality of processing nodes, assigns a partial area of a memory to each of the plurality of processing nodes, stores a calculation ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7936916 | System and method for video quality measurement based on packet metric and image metric A video quality measurement (VQM) system for a video stream includes a neural network VQM module having a constructed architecture to calculate a video quality metric based on a hybrid of image metric and packet metric of the video stream. An image metric measuring ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7881524 | Information processing apparatus and information processing method A plurality of kinds of feature amounts are collected from image information and voice information on a person existing in a space, valid values of the collected feature amounts are calculated, feature amounts to be used for personal recognition are determined in th... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7702145 | Adapting a neural network for individual style Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for improving handwriting recognition using a neural network by allowing a user to provide samples. A recognition operation is performed on the user's handwritten input, and the user is not satisfied with the recogni... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7672506 | System for spatial analysis of a physical quantity A system is provided in which the spatial values (S1 to Sn) of the physical quantity are represented by measurement pulses (I1 to In), the temporal ordering of which represents the values, which are processed by processing units (U1 to Un) arran... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7529403 | Weighted ensemble boosting method for classifier combination and feature selection A method constructs a strong classifier from weak classifiers by combining the weak classifiers to form a set of combinations of the weak classifiers. Each combination of weak classifiers is boosted to determine a weighted score for each combination of weak classifi... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7436994 | System of using neural network to distinguish text and picture in images and method thereof This specification discloses a system of using a neural network to distinguish text and pictures in an image and the method thereof. Using the knowledge of text recognition learned by the neural network in advance, images data of color brightness and gray levels in ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7437339 | Pulse signal circuit, parallel processing circuit, pattern recognition system, and image input system A synaptic connection element for connecting neuron elements inputs a plurality of pulsed signals from different neuron elements N1 through N4, effects a common modulation (time window integration or pulse phase/width modulation) on a plurality of pred... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7433518 | Image selection support system for supporting selection of well-photographed image from plural images A feature area extracting section extracts an area having a unique feature in an image input to an image selection support apparatus. A specific area feature collating and determining section determines whether or not the area having a feature and extracted by the f... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7430313 | Methods using recurrence quantification analysis to analyze and generate images Methods for identifying and quantifying recurrent and deterministic patterns in digital images are provided. The methods, which are based on Recurrence Quantification Analysis (RQA), generate similarity or dissimilarity distance matrices for digital images that may ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7424462 | Apparatus for and method of pattern recognition and image analysis A method of comparing an input pattern with a memory pattern includes the steps of loading a representation of said input pattern into cells in an input layer; loading a representation of said memory pattern into cells in a memory layer; loading an initial value int... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7421114 | Accelerating the boosting approach to training classifiers Systems, methods, and computer program products implementing techniques for training classifiers. The techniques include receiving a training set that includes positive images and negative images, receiving a restricted set of linear operators, and using a boosting ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7421090 | Target detection system using trained and untrained detection and methods therefor A target detection system and method is disclosed that uses a trained detection component and an untrained detection component that enhances image data for candidate target detection. The trained detection component separates candidate targets from clutter within th... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7418128 | Elastic distortions for automatic generation of labeled data A system that facilitates generation of data that can be employed in connection with training a classifier. The system comprises a component that receives a data set that is employed in connection with training the classifier, and an expansion component that applies... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7415126 | Occupant sensing system Optical classification method for classifying an occupant in a vehicle by acquiring images of the occupant from a single camera and analyzing the images acquired from the single camera to determine a classification of the occupant. The single camera may be a digital... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7389208 | System and method for dynamic knowledge construction A system and method responsive to input stimuli is provided by incorporating a computer software program, hardware processing engine, or a specialized ASIC chip processor apparatus to capture concurrent inputs that are responsive to training stimulation, store a mod... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7379561 | Method and system for differentially and regularly modifying a digital image by pixel Th invention relates to a method and system for modifying a digital image (100) consisting of pixels. Said digital image is divided into areas (103). At least one area value is assigned to each area Zi (103). At least one parameter value Vpij ( | 05/27/2008 |
| 7376262 | Method of three dimensional positioning using feature matching An object positioning solves said problems encountered in machine vision, which employs electro-optic (EO) image sensors enhanced with integrated laser ranger, global positioning system/inertial measurement unit, and integrates these data to get reliable and real ti... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7362892 | Self-optimizing classifier A method and computer program product are disclosed for determining an optimal classifier model for a pattern recognition system and updating the determined model to recognize new output classes. An initial plurality of classifier models are selected from a set of g... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7359537 | DNA microarray image analysis system In a microarray image analysis system, when one of a plurality of statuses is set for a spot of a microarray by the user, the status of a similar spot is automatically determined. In a microarray image, the user determines a status of a spot, the pixel value matrix ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7355612 | Displaying spatially offset sub-frames with a display device having a set of defective display pixels A method of displaying an image with a display device having a set of defective display pixels includes receiving image data for the image. The method includes generating a first sub-frame and a second sub-frame corresponding to the image data. The method includes s... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7352918 | Method and circuits for scaling images using neural networks An artificial neural network (ANN) based system that is adapted to process an input pattern to generate an output pattern related thereto having a different number of components than the input pattern. The system (26) is comprised of an ANN (27) and a ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7349928 | System and method for identifying relationships between database records A system for identifying relationships between database records includes a memory operable to store a plurality of records comprising a first record and at least one second record. Each record comprises at least one of a plurality of tokens. The system also includes... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7349571 | Image processing apparatus and pattern extraction apparatus A control unit selects a first labeling for a color image in a small number of colors so that the labeling is performed by clustering a color palette, and selects a second labeling for a color image in a large number of colors so that the labeling is performed by an... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7333650 | Defect inspection apparatus A defect inspection apparatus for inspecting an object to be inspected for a defect by processing an image taken from the object, includes: neural networks provided respectively for individual defect types to be classified; a learning unit which makes the neural net... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7333667 | Image encoding apparatus and image encoding method In an image encoding apparatus, pattern image cut-out means cuts out partial regions of an image of image data and generates pattern images. At the same time, the pattern image cut-out means outputs position information that is representative of positions on the ima... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7333963 | Cognitive memory and auto-associative neural network based search engine for computer and network located images and photographs Designs for cognitive memory systems storing input data, images, or patterns, and retrieving it without knowledge of where stored when cognitive memory is prompted by query pattern that is related to sought stored pattern. Retrieval system of cognitive memory uses a... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328198 | Video demultiplexing based on meaningful modes extraction Methods and systems for grouping video frames. The video frames may be from a multiplexed stream of video frames from a plurality of video sources. In some embodiments video frames are grouped by determining if the video frames share meaningful modes for values repr... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7327888 | Geometric hashing method for model-based recognition of an object A method of pattern matching for recognition of objects within an image, uses a model defined by a set of one or more model primitives representative of large scale structures of an archetype. The image is analyzed to derive at least one target primitive representat... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7324675 | Quantification of aortoiliac endoluminal irregularity A method to quantify the radial endoluminal irregularity of aortoiliac arteries is provided. Radial endoluminal outlines of a vessel of interest are determined. The cross sectional area is determined for the area outlined by each endoluminal outline. Using this cros... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7324926 | Methods for predicting chemosensitivity or chemoresistance Methods and apparatus for classifying or predicting the classes for samples based on gene expression are described. Also described are methods and apparatus for ascertaining or discovering new, previously unknown classes based on gene expression. Methods, computer s... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7324694 | Fluid sample analysis using class weights Most automatic particle classification methods produce errors. The invention provides a method for improving the accuracy of particle classification while shortening the amount of manual review time required from the operator. The method uses class weights, which ar... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7321670 | System and method for detecting face The present invention relates to a system and method for detecting a face that is capable of quickly and correctly deciding whether an input facial image is occluded, regardless of any type of facial image to be inputted. The present invention is characterized in th... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7319791 | Subtractive primitives used in pattern matching A method for recognizing an object in a target image using model primitives comprising an additive primitive and a subtractive primitive; weights are assigned to the additive and subtractive primitives; a target primitive is derived for the object; associations are ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7317814 | Authentication system and method An authentication system using a correlator that correlates an input with a reference wherein at least one of the input and reference comprises a phase volume mask having structures, preferably points, that are each less than about six microns in size and can have a... | 01/08/2008 |
