公开(公告)号：US20140334663A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14189617

申请日：2014-02-25

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Alastair M. Reed

IPC: G06T1/00 ,  H04N9/68

CPC classification number: G06T1/005 ,  G06T1/0021 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G06T2201/0052 ,  G06T2201/0065 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/20224 ,  H04B1/3833 ,  H04N9/68

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally signal processing. One claim recites an apparatus comprising: memory for storing a color video signal comprising first data and second data; and a processor. The processor is programmed for: modifying first color information and second color information of the first data by encoding a signal in the first color information such that the signal includes a first signal polarity, and encoding the signal in the second color information such that signal includes a second signal polarity that is inversely related to the first signal polarity, and modifying first color information and second color information of the second data by encoding the signal in the first color information such that signal includes the second signal polarity, and encoding the signal in the second color information such that the signal includes the first signal polarity. Of course, different combinations and claims are provided too.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及信号处理。 一个权利要求描述了一种装置，包括：用于存储包括第一数据和第二数据的彩色视频信号的存储器; 和处理器。 处理器被编程为：通过对第一颜色信息中的信号进行编码来修改第一数据的第一颜色信息和第二颜色信息，使得信号包括第一信号极性，并且对第二颜色信息中的信号进行编码，使得信号包括 与第一信号极性相反的第二信号极性，以及通过对第一颜色信息中的信号进行编码来修改第二数据的第一颜色信息和第二颜色信息，使得信号包括第二信号极性，并将信号编码在 所述第二颜色信息使得所述信号包括所述第一信号极性。 当然，也提供不同的组合和权利要求。

公开(公告)号：US08873797B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US13933814

申请日：2013-07-02

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Alastair M. Reed ,  Tony F. Rodriguez

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04N7/167

CPC classification number: G06T1/0021 ,  G06K9/00

Abstract: The present disclosures relates generally to digital watermarking and data hiding. One claim recites an apparatus comprising: memory for storing data representing video; one or more electronic processors programmed for: embedding a first watermark signal in a first portion of the data, the first watermark signal comprising a first signal polarity and corresponding to first detection preconditioning; embedding a second watermark signal in a second portion of the data, the second watermark signal comprising a second signal polarity that is inversely related to the first signal polarity and corresponding to seconding detection preconditioning; controlling provision of the watermarked video for display in real time, in which temporal averaging of the first watermark signal and second watermark signal over time conceals the first watermark signal and the second watermark signal from a human observer of the video. Of course, other claims are provided too.

Abstract translation: 本公开一般涉及数字水印和数据隐藏。 一个权利要求记载一种装置，包括：存储器，用于存储表示视频的数据; 一个或多个电子处理器被编程为：在数据的第一部分中嵌入第一水印信号，第一水印信号包括第一信号极性并对应于第一检测预处理; 在数据的第二部分中嵌入第二水印信号，所述第二水印信号包括与所述第一信号极性相反并对应于辅助检测预处理的第二信号极性; 控制提供用于实时显示的水印视频，其中随着时间的推移，第一水印信号和第二水印信号的时间平均隐藏了来自视频的人类观察者的第一水印信号和第二水印信号。 当然，也提供其他索赔。

公开(公告)号：US20140316235A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US14206109

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Bruce L. Davis ,  Tony F. Rodriguez ,  Alastair M. Reed ,  John Stach ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/7246 ,  A61B5/441 ,  G16H50/20 ,  G16H50/70 ,  Y02A90/26

Abstract: The availability of high quality imagers on smartphones and other portable devices facilitates creation of a large, crowd-sourced, image reference library that depicts skin rashes and other dermatological conditions. Some of the images are uploaded with, or later annotated with, associated diagnoses or other information (e.g., “this rash went away when I stopped drinking milk”). A user uploads a new image of an unknown skin condition to the library. Image analysis techniques are employed to identify salient similarities between features of the uploaded image, and features of images in this reference library. Given the large dataset, statistically relevant correlations emerge that identify to the user certain diagnoses that may be considered, other diagnoses that may likely be ruled-out, and/or anecdotal information about similar skin conditions from other users. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

Abstract translation: 在智能手机和其他便携式设备上提供高质量的成像器有助于创建一个大型，大量来源的图像参考库，描述皮肤疹和其他皮肤病学条件。 一些图像与相关联的诊断或其他信息（例如，“当我停止喝牛奶时这种皮疹消失”）上传或稍后注释。 用户将未知皮肤状况的新图像上传到库。 图像分析技术用于识别上传图像的特征与本参考库中图像的特征之间的突出相似性。 鉴于大数据集，出现统计学上相关的相关性，以向用户识别可被考虑的某些诊断，可能被排除的其他诊断和/或来自其他用户的类似皮肤状况的轶事信息。 还详细介绍了各种各样的其他功能和安排。

公开(公告)号：US20140093120A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US13963627

申请日：2013-08-09

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Alastair M. Reed ,  Ravi K. Sharma

IPC: G06T1/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/0028 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06T1/0021 ,  G06T1/005 ,  G06T2201/0051 ,  G06T2201/0052 ,  G06T2201/0601 ,  H04N1/32309

Abstract: The present invention relate generally to digital watermarking and data hiding. One claim recites a method including: obtaining first data and second color data, the first color data and the second color data represent data from a color image signal or color video signal; obtaining a digital watermark pattern, the pattern aiding detection of a watermark message; separating the digital watermark pattern into first frequency components and second frequency components; utilizing a programmed electronic processor or electronic processing circuitry, modifying the first color data by hiding the first frequency components therein; and utilizing a programmed electronic processor or electronic processing circuitry, modifying the second color data by hiding the second frequency components therein. Of course, other combinations and claims are provided too.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及数字水印和数据隐藏。 一个权利要求描述了一种方法，包括：获得第一数据和第二颜色数据，第一颜色数据和第二颜色数据表示来自彩色图像信号或彩色视频信号的数据; 获取数字水印图案，水印消息的图案辅助检测; 将数字水印图案分离为第一频率分量和第二频率分量; 利用编程的电子处理器或电子处理电路，通过在其中隐藏第一频率分量来修改第一颜色数据; 以及利用编程的电子处理器或电子处理电路，通过在其中隐藏第二频率分量来修改第二颜色数据。 当然，也提供其他组合和权利要求。

公开(公告)号：US20140037130A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13933814

申请日：2013-07-02

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Alastair M. Reed ,  Tony F. Rodriguez

IPC: G06T1/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/0021 ,  G06K9/00

Abstract: The present disclosures relates generally to digital watermarking and data hiding. One claim recites an apparatus comprising: memory for storing data representing video; one or more electronic processors programmed for: embedding a first watermark signal in a first portion of the data, the first watermark signal comprising a first signal polarity and corresponding to first detection preconditioning; embedding a second watermark signal in a second portion of the data, the second watermark signal comprising a second signal polarity that is inversely related to the first signal polarity and corresponding to seconding detection preconditioning; controlling provision of the watermarked video for display in real time, in which temporal averaging of the first watermark signal and second watermark signal over time conceals the first watermark signal and the second watermark signal from a human observer of the video. Of course, other claims are provided too.

Abstract translation: 本公开一般涉及数字水印和数据隐藏。 一个权利要求记载一种装置，包括：存储器，用于存储表示视频的数据; 一个或多个电子处理器被编程为：在数据的第一部分中嵌入第一水印信号，第一水印信号包括第一信号极性并对应于第一检测预处理; 在数据的第二部分中嵌入第二水印信号，所述第二水印信号包括与所述第一信号极性相反并对应于辅助检测预处理的第二信号极性; 控制提供用于实时显示的水印视频，其中随着时间的推移，第一水印信号和第二水印信号的时间平均隐藏了来自视频的人类观察者的第一水印信号和第二水印信号。 当然，也提供其他索赔。

公开(公告)号：US20130329006A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13964014

申请日：2013-08-09

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Jacob L. Boles ,  Alastair M. Reed ,  John D. Lord

IPC: H04N9/73

CPC classification number: G06K7/10722 ,  G06F17/30879 ,  G06K7/12 ,  G06K7/1413 ,  G06K9/2018 ,  G06K9/2027 ,  G06K9/209 ,  H04N1/40056 ,  H04N1/482 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N9/73

Abstract: Signal detection and recognition employees coordinated illumination and capture of images under to facilitate extraction of a signal of interest. Pulsed illumination of different colors facilitates extraction of signals from color channels, as well as improved signal to noise ratio by combining signals of different color channels. The successive pulsing of different color illumination appears white to the user, yet facilitates signal detection, even for lower cost monochrome sensors, as in barcode scanning and other automatic identification equipment.

Abstract translation: 信号检测和识别员工协调图像的照明和捕获，以便于提取感兴趣的信号。 不同颜色的脉冲照明有助于从彩色通道中提取信号，以及通过组合不同颜色通道的信号来提高信噪比。 不同颜色照明的连续脉冲对于用户来说是白色的，但即使对于较低成本的单色传感器也是如条形码扫描和其他自动识别设备那样便于信号检测。

公开(公告)号：US11798116B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17322693

申请日：2021-05-17

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Alastair M. Reed ,  Kristyn R. Falkenstern

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T1/00 ,  B41M3/14 ,  H04N1/32 ,  B41M3/10

CPC classification number: G06T1/0028 ,  B41M3/10 ,  B41M3/14 ,  H04N1/3232 ,  G06T2201/0052 ,  G06T2201/0065

Abstract: This disclosure relates to advanced image signal processing technology including encoded signals and digital watermarking. One implementation is directed to a printed object comprising: a white substrate or background comprising a first area; an ink mixture printed at a first plurality of spatial locations within the first area, the ink mixture printed such that the first area comprises a second plurality of spatial locations without the ink mixture, the ink mixture comprising extender white and Green 7 ink, the ink mixture comprising a volume or weight ratio of 97.5% to 99.75% white extender and 2.5%-0.25% Green 7 ink; in which the first plurality of spatial locations is arranged in a pattern conveying an encoded signal, and in which the white substrate or background and the ink mixture comprise a spectral reflectivity difference at or around 660 nm in a difference range of 8%-30%. Of course, other implementations, methods, packages, systems and apparatus are described in this patent document.

公开(公告)号：US11756148B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US17334206

申请日：2021-05-28

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Kristyn R. Falkenstern ,  Alastair M. Reed

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04N1/32

CPC classification number: G06T1/0021 ,  G06T1/0028 ,  H04N1/32336 ,  G06T1/005

Abstract: This disclosure relates to advanced image signal processing technology including encoded signals and digital watermarking. We disclose methods, systems and apparatus for selecting which ink(s) should be selected to carry an encoded signal for a given machine-vision wavelength for a retail package or other printed design. We also disclose retail product packages and other printed objects, and methods to generate such, including a sparse mark in a first ink and an overprinted ink flood in a second ink. The first ink and the second ink are related through tack and spectral reflectance difference. Of course, other methods, packages, objects, systems and apparatus are described in this disclosure.

公开(公告)号：US11741567B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US17372261

申请日：2021-07-09

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Kristyn R. Falkenstern ,  Alastair M. Reed ,  Vojtech Holub ,  Tony F. Rodriguez

IPC: G06K7/12 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G06T1/00 ,  G07D7/00 ,  G07D7/1205 ,  B42D25/333

CPC classification number: G06T1/0021 ,  G06K7/12 ,  G06K19/0614 ,  G06K19/06056 ,  G07D7/0034 ,  G07D7/1205 ,  B42D25/333

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to signal processing such as image processing, signal encoding, digital watermarking and data hiding. One claim recites a method including: capturing imagery corresponding to a printed object with a red or blue illumination source, the red or blue illumination source having an illumination wavelength at or around 660 nm or an illumination wavelength in the range of 60 nm centered around 460 nm, said capturing imagery yielding captured data; wherein the printed object includes a clear coat printed thereon, the clear coat including a material that has a peak absorbance at or around 660 nm or in the range of 60 nm centered around 460 nm, the clear coat printed in a manner to convey an encoded plural-bit message, the encoded plural-bit message corresponding to product information; analyzing the captured data with one or more programmed multi-core processors to decode the encoded plural-bit message, said analyzing yielding the product information; and providing the product information as an output. Of course, other claims, technology and combinations are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11643253B1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-09

申请号：US17586584

申请日：2022-01-27

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Alastair M. Reed ,  Kristyn R. Falkenstern

IPC: B65D25/34 ,  G06K19/06 ,  B41J3/413 ,  B41M3/10 ,  G06T1/00 ,  B41J3/407 ,  B41M3/00 ,  B42D25/333 ,  H04N1/32 ,  B65D1/40 ,  B65D1/12

CPC classification number: B65D25/34 ,  B41J3/4073 ,  B41J3/413 ,  B41M3/008 ,  B41M3/10 ,  B42D25/333 ,  B65D1/12 ,  B65D1/40 ,  G06K19/06037 ,  G06T1/0028 ,  H04N1/32336

Abstract: This disclosure relates to advanced image signal processing technology including encoded signals and digital watermarking. One claim is directed to a container comprising: a 3004 or 3003 aluminum alloy shell, the shell comprising an outer surface and an inner surface; a first layer of transparent ink printed on the outer surface as a flood within a first region; a second layer of the transparent ink printed over the first layer of transparent ink within the first region, in which the second layer of the transparent ink is printed to include a plurality of holes without any transparent ink printed therein; an opaque ink printed within the plurality of holes of the second layer of transparent ink on first layer of transparent ink within the first region, in which: i) the outer surface/first layer/second layer, and ii) the outer surface/first layer/opaque ink comprise a spectral reflectance difference at a machine-vision wavelength in the range of 8%-35%, and in which the plurality of holes are arranged in a 2-dimensional pattern according to a machine-readable signal, the 2-dimensional pattern being machine-readable from imagery captured of the first region. Of course, other containers, methods, packages, objects, systems, technology and apparatus are described in this disclosure.