摘要:
An image recognition method and device detects an object mark reliably even when the mark is defaced with a different color. RGB signals are transmitted to color extraction unit (10). The color extraction (10) unit has a characteristic color extraction block (17) to extract the characteristic color of the object mark. A binary image is generated from the extracted pixels which are the color of the mark and stored in storage device (11). A mark detection unit (12) detects the location of the mark in the stored image data and an image extraction unit (13) extracts the region where the mark is located and obtains a feature count. A matching unit (14) compares the feature count with a reference pattern and finds the goodness of fit. A control unit (16) subjects the goodness of fit value to threshold value processing to determine whether this is a non-reproducible document. If the mark has been defaced with black ink, the pixels constituting the mark are extracted by a likely color extraction block (18). A binary image is generated and stored in storage device (11). Thus, the defaced mark can undergo the same recognition processing as the normal mark, and both can be recognized.
摘要:
An image reading apparatus includes a first reading element for receiving visible light in reflected light from a color document and reading image data corresponding to the visible light as electric signals, and a second reading element for receiving infrared light in reflected light from the color document and reading image data corresponding to the infrared light as electric signals. The image reading apparatus thus reads the image data not only from the visible light but also from the infrared light. Consequently, the image reading apparatus is capable of reading a special distinguishing pattern of copy-prohibited printed matter printed with special ink, such as infrared absorbing ink, as well as ordinary image data, and thereby preventing counterfeiting of copy-prohibited printed matter.
摘要:
There is disclosed an apparatus and a method for processing images, with which a specific original can be discriminated from others with a high accuracy. An image processing apparatus according to the present invention comprises an input unit (210) for producing visible information and invisible information, a detecting unit for detecting a line image portion of an image represented by the visible information, and a discriminating unit (3) for discriminating an original having a predetermined pattern in accordance with the detection by the detecting unit and the visible information.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to discriminate in a high accuracy a specific pattern by using visible and invisible information. There is provided an image processing apparatus comprising a reading unit for obtaining visible and invisible information at an original as electric signals, and a comparing unit for comparing a visible reading signal with a invisible reading signal, both of which are obtained by the reading unit.
摘要:
A copying machine characterized in that said machine comprises illegal copying preventive image pattern storage means for storing previously an illegal copying preventive image pattern which has been previously formed on a subject with at least one IR absorption material absorbing IR, an IR transmission filter for transmitting only the IR region, image information input means for inputting an IR image information from the reflected light of a subject to be copied, and copying acceptance judgement means for comparing the IR image information received from the image information input means with the illegal copying preventive image pattern having been stored, and if both are coincident, performing illegal copying preventive processing, while if otherwise, performing copying processing; and an illegal copying preventive method. An information carrying sheet of securities, identification cards and the like which is used for the above-mentioned copying machine and method, and provided with an illegal copying preventive image pattern in which the existence of the above-mentioned image pattern is hardly discriminated by the naked eye. An illegal copying preventive image pattern which prevents an unnecessary exposure by combining a plurality of patterns having an absorption in different regions used in the sheet and incorporating a dummy pattern, and which is difficult to perform falsifying/altering/counterfeiting action; and an ink composition which is used for the image pattern, and has a high IR absorption. According to the present invention, whether copying is acceptable or not can be promptly judged with a less memory capacity to shorten copying processing time, and falsifying/altering/counterfeiting action can be securely prevented in such a manner that the application of an illegal copying preventive processing is not noticed easily by a third party.
摘要:
Disclosed is an image processing apparatus for processing an input image and recording the image on a recording medium, and particularly a color copying apparatus which permits color copying of an original, and makes it possible to discriminate a specific original for the sake of prevention of forgery of a banknote, a negotiable instrument, or the like. The specific original is provided with copying processing which is different from that provided for an ordinary original.
摘要:
Disclosed is an image processing apparatus for processing an input image and recording the image on a recording medium, and particularly a color copying apparatus which permits color copying of an original, and makes it possible to discriminate a specific original for the sake of prevention of forgery of a banknote, a negotiable instrument, or the like. The specific original is provided with copying processing which is different from that provided for an ordinary original.