公开(公告)号：US08983120B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US13971595

申请日：2013-08-20

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Alastair M. Reed ,  Ravi K. Sharma ,  Tony F. Rodriguez

IPC: G06T1/00 ,  H04N1/32

CPC classification number: G06T1/005 ,  G06T1/0021 ,  G06T11/001 ,  G06T2201/0083 ,  H04N1/32144 ,  H04N1/32267 ,  H04N1/32309 ,  H04N1/6005 ,  H04N1/6008 ,  H04N2201/3228 ,  H04N2201/3233 ,  H04N2201/327

Abstract: This patent document relates generally to steganography and digital watermarking. One claim recites a method comprising: receiving data representing image or video, in which the data comprises first data corresponding to first color data, second data corresponding to second color data and third data corresponding to third color data, the image or video to host auxiliary information; weighting the first data, the second data and the third data according to at least the following two factors: i) a color direction biased toward an expected embedding direction; and ii) expected image or video distortion introduced to the first data, the second data or the third data through image capture or signal processing; determining, from weighted first data, weighted second data and weighted third data, changes in an image or video attribute; and transforming the data representing image or video with the changes, in which the auxiliary information is conveyed through the changes. Of course, other claims are provided too.

Abstract translation: 该专利文献一般涉及隐写术和数字水印。 一个权利要求描述了一种方法，包括：接收表示图像或视频的数据，其中数据包括对应于第一颜色数据的第一数据，对应于第二颜色数据的第二数据和对应于第三颜色数据的第三数据，图像或视频到主机辅助 信息; 至少根据以下两个因素对第一数据，第二数据和第三数据进行加权：i）偏向预期嵌入方向的颜色方向; 以及ii）通过图像捕获或信号处理引入到第一数据，第二数据或第三数据的预期图像或视频失真; 从加权的第一数据确定加权的第二数据和加权的第三数据，图像或视频属性的改变; 并且通过变化来转换表示图像或视频的数据，其中通过改变传送辅助信息。 当然，也提供其他索赔。

公开(公告)号：US20150043890A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US14463180

申请日：2014-08-19

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Sierra K. Modro ,  Tony F. Rodriguez ,  Brian T. MacIntosh

IPC: G06T1/00 ,  H04N5/278 ,  H04N1/32 ,  H04N9/87 ,  H04N9/79

CPC classification number: G06T1/005 ,  G06K9/00577 ,  G06T1/0021 ,  G06T2201/0065 ,  H04N1/32309 ,  H04N1/3232 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/278 ,  H04N9/7904 ,  H04N9/87 ,  H04N2201/0089

Abstract: Consumer uses of mobile devices and electronic media are changing. Mobile devices include increased computational capabilities, mobile broadband access, better integrated sensors, and higher resolution screens. These enhanced features are driving increased consumption of media such as images, maps, e-books, audio, video, and games. As users become more accustomed to using mobile devices for media, opportunities arise for new digital watermarking usage models. For example, transient media, like images being displayed on screens, can be watermarked to provide a link between mobile devices, extending the reach of digital watermarking. Digital fingerprinting can also be employed. Applications based on these emerging usage models can provide richer user experiences and drive increased media consumption. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

Abstract translation: 消费者对移动设备和电子媒体的使用正在发生变化。 移动设备包括增加的计算能力，移动宽带接入，更好的集成传感器和更高分辨率的屏幕。 这些增强功能正在推动媒体的消费量增加，如图像，地图，电子书，音频，视频和游戏。 随着用户变得越来越习惯于使用移动设备进行媒体，新的数字水印使用模式将出现机会。 例如，像屏幕上显示的图像那样的瞬态媒体可以被加水印以提供移动设备之间的链接，从而延伸数字水印的范围。 数字指纹也可以使用。 基于这些新兴使用模式的应用程序可以提供更丰富的用户体验，并提高媒体消耗。 还详细介绍了各种各样的其他功能和安排。

公开(公告)号：US20150003699A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14289493

申请日：2014-05-28

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Bruce L. Davis ,  Tony F. Rodriguez ,  Alastair M. Reed ,  John Stach ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads ,  William Y. Conwell ,  Shankar Thagadur Shivappa ,  Ravi K. Sharma ,  Richard F. Gibson

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  G06T5/40 ,  G06T7/40

CPC classification number: A61B5/441 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  A61B5/1032 ,  A61B5/1034 ,  A61B5/444 ,  A61B5/445 ,  A61B5/4806 ,  A61B5/6898 ,  A61B5/7246 ,  A61B5/7278 ,  A61B5/7282 ,  A61B5/7425 ,  A61B5/743 ,  A61B5/7485 ,  A61B2576/02 ,  G06F17/30424 ,  G06F17/30554 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06T5/40 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T2207/30088 ,  G10L19/018 ,  G16H50/20 ,  G16H50/70 ,  Y02A90/26

Abstract: Reference imagery of dermatological conditions is compiled in a crowd-sourced database (contributed by clinicians and/or the lay public), together with associated diagnosis information. A user later submits a query image to the system (e.g., captured with a smartphone). Image-based derivatives for the query image are determined (e.g., color histograms, FFT-based metrics, etc.), and are compared against similar derivatives computed from the reference imagery. This comparison identifies diseases that are not consistent with the query image, and such information is reported to the user. Depending on the size of the database, and the specificity of the data, 90% or more of candidate conditions may be effectively ruled-out, possibly sparing the user from expensive and painful biopsy procedures, and granting some peace of mind (e.g., knowledge that an emerging pattern of small lesions on a forearm is probably not caused by shingles, bedbugs, malaria or AIDS). A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

Abstract translation: 皮肤病条件的参考图像汇编在由人群来源的数据库（由临床医生和/或公众提供）中，以及相关的诊断信息。 用户稍后将查询图像提交给系统（例如，使用智能手机捕获）。 确定用于查询图像的基于图像的导数（例如，颜色直方图，基于FFT的度量等），并且与从参考图像计算的类似的导数进行比较。 此比较确定与查​​询图像不一致的疾病，并将这些信息报告给用户。 根据数据库的大小和数据的特异性，可以有效排除90％以上的候选条件，可能会使用户免于昂贵而痛苦的活检程序，并给予安心（例如知识） 前臂上的小病变的新兴模式可能不是由带状疱疹，臭虫，疟疾或艾滋病造成的）。 还详细介绍了许多其他功能和安排。

公开(公告)号：US20140375810A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-25

申请号：US14309738

申请日：2014-06-19

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Tony F. Rodriguez

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  B60Q5/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00791 ,  B60Q1/50 ,  B60Q1/525 ,  B60Q9/008 ,  G06K9/00825 ,  G06K9/00845 ,  G08G1/162 ,  G08G1/166

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present technology, a driver's inattention is communicated to other drivers, so that they may take appropriate defensive measures. Examples of measures that may be taken include increasing a distance from the inattentive driver, and driving so as to avoid the need for sudden braking or other abrupt action. Many other features and arrangements are also detailed.

Abstract translation: 根据本技术的一个方面，驾驶员的疏忽通知其他司机，以便采取适当的防御措施。 可以采取的措施的例子包括增加与疏忽驾驶者的距离，以及驾驶以避免突然制动或其他突然动作的需要。 还详细介绍了许多其他功能和安排。

公开(公告)号：US20140342773A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14248057

申请日：2014-04-08

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Ravi K. Sharma ,  Tony F. Rodriguez

IPC: H04M1/02

CPC classification number: G06F17/30743 ,  G05B2219/24162 ,  G06K9/00503 ,  G06K9/0053 ,  G06T1/0064 ,  G06T2201/0052 ,  G10L25/18 ,  G10L25/21 ,  H04M1/0264 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/00358 ,  H04N1/00363 ,  H04N1/00973 ,  H04N1/32117 ,  H04N1/32144 ,  H04N1/3216 ,  H04N2201/0096 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3233 ,  H04N2201/327 ,  H04N2201/3278 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: This disclosure describes a distributed reader architecture for a mobile computing device such as cellular telephone handset. One claim recites a method for identifying a content item from a host signal captured on a mobile telephone handset, comprising: from the handset, receiving filtered data from the host signal for use in identifying the content item; processing the filtered data to compute a content fingerprints; using the content fingerprints to determine an action associated with the content item, in which said determining utilizes information pertaining to an operating system associated with the mobile telephone handset; and communicating information associated with the action to the mobile telephone handset. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided as well.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了用于诸如蜂窝电话手机的移动计算设备的分布式读取器架构。 一个权利要求描述了从移动电话手持机上捕获的主机信号中识别内容项的方法，包括：从手机接收来自主机信号的滤波数据，用于识别内容项; 处理过滤数据以计算内容指纹; 使用所述内容指纹来确定与所述内容项相关联的动作，其中所述确定利用与所述移动电话手机相关联的操作系统有关的信息; 以及将与所述动作相关联的信息传送到所述移动电话手机。 当然，也提供其他权利要求和组合。

公开(公告)号：US20140337733A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14337607

申请日：2014-07-22

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Tony F. Rodriguez ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads

IPC: H04M1/725 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G10L17/00 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: H04M1/72563 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F9/50 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06K9/6202 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L17/005 ,  H04M1/72583 ,  H04W72/02

Abstract: A smart phone senses audio, imagery, and/or other stimulus from a user's environment, and acts autonomously to fulfill inferred or anticipated user desires. In one aspect, the detailed technology concerns phone-based cognition of a scene viewed by the phone's camera. The image processing tasks applied to the scene can be selected from among various alternatives by reference to resource costs, resource constraints, other stimulus information (e.g., audio), task substitutability, etc. The phone can apply more or less resources to an image processing task depending on how successfully the task is proceeding, or based on the user's apparent interest in the task. In some arrangements, data may be referred to the cloud for analysis, or for gleaning. Cognition, and identification of appropriate device response(s), can be aided by collateral information, such as context. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

公开(公告)号：US08886222B1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US14452282

申请日：2014-08-05

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Tony F. Rodriguez ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads

IPC: H04W88/02 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: H04M1/72519 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G06F3/005 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06K9/00671 ,  G06K9/4671 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06T19/006 ,  G06T2200/24 ,  G09G5/00 ,  H04M1/72522 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/23229 ,  H04N5/23245 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/027

Abstract: A smart phone senses audio and/or imagery from a user's environment, and acts to fulfill inferred or requested user desires. In one arrangement, a smart phone comprises: a touch screen display; a camera for capturing imagery; a microphone for capturing audio; a physical discovery button for receiving a user's indication to initiate a discovery mode; one or more processors; and memory storing software instructions for configuring said one or more processors. The software configures the processors for: responsive to a user's request via the physical discovery button, initiating a discovery mode including processing imagery captured with said camera; causing two different areas to be displayed on the touch screen display, in which a first of the two areas comprises a sensor pane in which visual information associated with captured imagery is displayed along with augmented reality graphics, and in which a second of the two areas comprises user-selectable graphic icons; and causing a user-selectable graphic icon to be displayed in the first of the two areas to allow a user to switch modes from image to audio. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

Abstract translation: 智能手机从用户的环境中感知音频和/或图像，并且用于满足推测或请求的用户需求。 在一种布置中，智能手机包括：触摸屏显示器; 用于捕获图像的相机; 用于捕获音频的麦克风; 用于接收用户指示以发起发现模式的物理发现按钮; 一个或多个处理器; 以及用于配置所述一个或多个处理器的存储器存储软件指令。 该软件配置处理器：响应用户通过物理发现按钮的请求，启动发现模式，包括处理使用所述相机拍摄的图像; 导致在触摸屏显示器上显示两个不同的区域，其中两个区域中的第一区域包括传感器窗格，其中显示与捕获的图像相关联的视觉信息以及增强的现实图形，并且其中两个区域中的第二区域 包括用户可选择的图形图标; 并且使用户可选择的图形图标显示在两个区域的第一区域中，以允许用户将模式从图像切换到音频。 还详细介绍了许多其他功能和安排。

公开(公告)号：US20140169686A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14011383

申请日：2013-08-27

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： William Y. Conwell ,  Tony F. Rodriguez ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads

IPC: G06K9/62 ,  G06T3/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/0063 ,  G06F17/30247 ,  G06F17/30265 ,  G06F17/30867 ,  G06K9/228 ,  G06K9/32 ,  G06K9/6201 ,  G06K9/6253 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06T3/00 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2215/00 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N5/23219 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: Cell phones and other portable devices are equipped with a variety of technologies by which existing functionality can be improved, and new functionality can be provided. Some relate to visual search capabilities, and determining appropriate actions responsive to different image inputs. Others relate to processing of image data. Still others concern metadata generation, processing, and representation. Yet others relate to coping with fixed focus limitations of cell phone cameras, e.g., in reading digital watermark data. Still others concern user interface improvements. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

公开(公告)号：US20140164111A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US14098971

申请日：2013-12-06

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Tony F. Rodriguez ,  Mark J. Petrie

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0251 ,  G06Q30/0255

Abstract: Users' browsing histories and other online activities are commonly tracked using cookies, and employed to customize users' web experiences. In accordance with certain aspects of the present technology, microphones, cameras, and other sensors of portable computing apparatuses are employed to gather information about users' offline experiences. This information can be used—alone, or in conjunction with traditional cookie data—to enable systems to adapt their behaviors based on a fuller view of user's circumstances. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

Abstract translation: 用户浏览历史和其他在线活动通常使用Cookie进行跟踪，并用于定制用户的网络体验。 根据本技术的某些方面，使用便携式计算设备的麦克风，照相机和其他传感器来收集关于用户的离线体验的信息。 该信息可以单独使用，也可以与传统的Cookie数据一起使用，以使系统能够更全面地了解用户情况。 还详细介绍了各种各样的其他功能和安排。

公开(公告)号：US20130340011A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13873657

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: Digimarc Corporation

Inventor： Tony F. Rodriguez

IPC: H04N21/81

CPC classification number: H04N21/8186 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L67/20 ,  H04M1/72519 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/44227 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/6131 ,  H04N21/8173 ,  H04N21/858 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W48/16

Abstract: Cell phones and other devices are used to complement enjoyment of television or other video media, through use of corresponding software applications (“widgets”). A great variety of related features and arrangements are particularly detailed.

Abstract translation: 通过使用相应的软件应用程序（“小部件”），手机和其他设备可用于补充电视或其他视频媒体的享受。 各种各样的相关特征和布置特别详细。