Detecting conflicts between multiple different encoded signals within imagery

    公开(公告)号:US09690967B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-27

    申请号:US15154572

    申请日:2016-05-13

    CPC classification number: G06T1/0028 G06T1/0021 G06T1/005 G06T2201/0202

    Abstract: This disclosure relates to advanced signal processing technology including steganographic embedding and digital watermarking. One combination disclosed in the description is an image processing apparatus including: electronic memory for storing an image, in which the image comprises at least a 1D or 2D barcode represented therein and a first encoded signal encoded therein, the 1D or 2D barcode comprising a first plural-bit code and the first encoded signal comprising a second plural-bit code; means for decoding the 1D or 2D barcode from the image to obtain the first plural-bit code; means for analyzing data representing the image to obtain the second plural-bit code from the first encoded signal; means for determining whether the second plural-bit code conflicts with the first plural-bit code; and means for generating a conflict map, the conflict map comprising an identification of a code conflict, and a spatial location of the code conflict relative to the image. Of course, other features and combinations are described as well.

    MULTI-MODE AUDIO RECOGNITION AND AUXILIARY DATA ENCODING AND DECODING
    2.
    发明申请
    MULTI-MODE AUDIO RECOGNITION AND AUXILIARY DATA ENCODING AND DECODING 审中-公开
    多模式音频识别和辅助数据编码和解码

    公开(公告)号:US20140142958A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-22

    申请号:US14054492

    申请日:2013-10-15

    CPC classification number: G10L19/018 G10L19/02

    Abstract: Audio signal processing enhances audio watermark embedding and detecting processes. Audio signal processes include audio classification and adapting watermark embedding and detecting based on classification. Advances in audio watermark design include adaptive watermark signal structure data protocols, perceptual models, and insertion methods. Perceptual and robustness evaluation is integrated into audio watermark embedding to optimize audio quality relative the original signal, and to optimize robustness or data capacity. These methods are applied to audio segments in audio embedder and detector configurations to support real time operation. Feature extraction and matching are also used to adapt audio watermark embedding and detecting.

    Abstract translation: 音频信号处理增强了音频水印嵌入和检测过程。 音频信号处理包括基于分类的音频分类和适应水印嵌入和检测。 音频水印设计的进步包括自适应水印信号结构数据协议,感知模型和插入方法。 感知和鲁棒性评估集成到音频水印嵌入中,以优化相对于原始信号的音频质量,并优化鲁棒性或数据容量。 这些方法适用于音频嵌入器和检测器配置中的音频段,以支持实时操作。 特征提取和匹配也用于适应音频水印嵌入和检测。

    MULTI-MODE AUDIO RECOGNITION AND AUXILIARY DATA ENCODING AND DECODING
    4.
    发明申请
    MULTI-MODE AUDIO RECOGNITION AND AUXILIARY DATA ENCODING AND DECODING 审中-公开
    多模式音频识别和辅助数据编码和解码

    公开(公告)号:US20160293172A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-06

    申请号:US15090279

    申请日:2016-04-04

    CPC classification number: G10L19/018 G10L19/02

    Abstract: Audio signal processing enhances audio watermark embedding and detecting processes. Audio signal processes include audio classification and adapting watermark embedding and detecting based on classification. Advances in audio watermark design include adaptive watermark signal structure data protocols, perceptual models, and insertion methods. Perceptual and robustness evaluation is integrated into audio watermark embedding to optimize audio quality relative the original signal, and to optimize robustness or data capacity. These methods are applied to audio segments in audio embedder and detector configurations to support real time operation. Feature extraction and matching are also used to adapt audio watermark embedding and detecting.

    Abstract translation: 音频信号处理增强了音频水印嵌入和检测过程。 音频信号处理包括基于分类的音频分类和适应水印嵌入和检测。 音频水印设计的进步包括自适应水印信号结构数据协议,感知模型和插入方法。 感知和鲁棒性评估集成到音频水印嵌入中,以优化相对于原始信号的音频质量,并优化鲁棒性或数据容量。 这些方法适用于音频嵌入器和检测器配置中的音频段,以支持实时操作。 特征提取和匹配也用于适应音频水印嵌入和检测。

    Audio watermark encoding with reversing polarity and pairwise embedding
    5.
    发明授权
    Audio watermark encoding with reversing polarity and pairwise embedding 有权
    具有反转极性和成对嵌入的音频水印编码

    公开(公告)号:US09305559B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-05

    申请号:US14054492

    申请日:2013-10-15

    CPC classification number: G10L19/018 G10L19/02

    Abstract: Audio watermark encoding methods employ reversing polarity and pairwise embedding. A watermark signal is generated, mapped to pairs of embedding locations and inserted in the members of the pair with reverse polarity. The pairs of embedding locations correspond to adjacent regions or frames in time or frequency domains. A method for controlling an audio output device captures audio from the device, extracts its identity from a watermark, and modifies the operation of the device, e.g. varying watermark strength or audio loudness.

    Abstract translation: 音频水印编码方法采用反转极性和成对嵌入。 生成水印信号,映射到嵌入位置对,并以相反的极性插入对中的成员中。 嵌入位置对对应于时域或频域中的相邻区域或帧。 用于控制音频输出设备的方法从设备捕获音频,从水印中提取其身份,并修改设备的操作,例如, 变化的水印强度或音频响度。

    METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR SMARTPHONE PAYMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS
    6.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR SMARTPHONE PAYMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS 审中-公开
    精神支付和交易的方法和安排

    公开(公告)号:US20140258110A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-11

    申请号:US14074072

    申请日:2013-11-07

    CPC classification number: G06Q20/36 G06Q20/227 G06Q20/3223 G06Q30/0611

    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a smartphone-based virtual wallet, that manages payment options available to a user. One claim recites a method employing a user's portable device, the device including a display and a sensor, the method including acts of: initiating a multi-party auction to solicit bids from a plurality of financial vendors to facilitate a financial transaction for the user, the plurality of remotely-located financial vendors being associated with the user via a virtual wallet hosted on the user's portable device; receiving bids from the plurality of financial vendors; presenting a user interface using the display, the user interface identifying at least two bids solicited from the multi-party auction; upon receiving an indication of a user-selected bid from the at least two bids, initiating a financial transaction using at least some of the details in the user selected bid and information obtained from the virtual wallet. A great variety of other features, arrangements and claims are also detailed.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种基于智能手机的虚拟钱包,其管理用户可用的支付选项。 一个权利要求描述了使用用户的便携式设备的方法,该设备包括显示器和传感器,该方法包括以下动作:发起多方拍卖以征求来自多个金融供应商的出价以促进用户的金融交易, 多个位于远程的金融供应商通过托管在用户的便携式设备上的虚拟钱包与用户相关联; 从多家金融商处收到投标书; 使用所述显示器呈现用户界面,所述用户界面标识从所述多方拍卖中招募的至少两个投标; 在从所述至少两个投标中接收到用户选择的出价的指示之后,使用所述用户选择的投标中的至少一些细节和从所述虚拟钱包获得的信息来发起金融交易。 还详细介绍了各种其他功能,安排和声明。

    Information-client server built on a rapid material identification platform

    公开(公告)号:US12254611B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-18

    申请号:US18473901

    申请日:2023-09-25

    Abstract: Items are identified in a waste stream for purposes of recycling, using deterministic and/or probabilistic techniques. Imagery of the waste stream from multiple viewpoints permit creation of a 3D depth draped image representation, from which one or more 2D planes can be synthesized. Phase-coherent patches of recoverable encoded data can be identified from among soiled and crumpled object surfaces, and used in combination to recover object identification information. Recognition of certain items can trigger further image processing that is specific to such items. (Detection of a catsup bottle, for example, can trigger image analysis to discern the presence of catsup residue.) Information about recognized objects can be provided to external data customers, e.g., to track grey market diversion of particular products into unlicensed territories. These and other features and advantages, which can be used alone or in combination, are detailed herein.

    INFORMATION-CLIENT SERVER BUILT ON A RAPID MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION PLATFORM

    公开(公告)号:US20240233109A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-11

    申请号:US18473901

    申请日:2023-09-25

    CPC classification number: G06T7/0004 G06V10/25 G06T2207/20004

    Abstract: Items are identified in a waste stream for purposes of recycling, using deterministic and/or probabilistic techniques. Imagery of the waste stream from multiple viewpoints permit creation of a 3D depth draped image representation, from which one or more 2D planes can be synthesized. Phase-coherent patches of recoverable encoded data can be identified from among soiled and crumpled object surfaces, and used in combination to recover object identification information. Recognition of certain items can trigger further image processing that is specific to such items. (Detection of a catsup bottle, for example, can trigger image analysis to discern the presence of catsup residue.) Information about recognized objects can be provided to external data customers, e.g., to track grey market diversion of particular products into unlicensed territories. These and other features and advantages, which can be used alone or in combination, are detailed herein.

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