公开(公告)号：US20090026269A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-29

申请号：US11782173

申请日：2007-07-24

申请人： Jonathan H. Connell, II ,  Arun Hampapur ,  Sharathchandra U. Pankanti ,  Andrew W. Senior ,  Craig Velliquette

发明人： Jonathan H. Connell, II ,  Arun Hampapur ,  Sharathchandra U. Pankanti ,  Andrew W. Senior ,  Craig Velliquette

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06F17/30244 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K2017/0077

摘要： The present invention provides an item scanning system in which an appearance of an item is received (e.g., at checkout). The appearance is captured with an image capture device (e.g., still frame camera, video camera, etc.) that can be collocated with a barcode scanner. In being collocated, the image capture device can be positioned proximate (e.g., near, attached to, etc.) the bar code scanner, integrated within a common housing/unit with the barcode scanner, etc. In any event, a search engine will then search a database of items based on the appearance to identify a set of items that potentially match the item. When one of the set of items is selected (e.g., by the checkout clerk), the selection will be received and stored for future investigation/auditing.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种项目扫描系统，其中接收到项目的外观（例如，在结帐时）。 使用可与条形码扫描器并置的图像捕获装置（例如，静止相机，摄像机等）捕获外观。 在配置时，图像捕获设备可以被定位成与条形码扫描器等集成在公共壳体/单元内的条形码扫描器的附近（例如，附近，附接到等等）。在任何情况下，搜索引擎将 然后根据外观搜索项目的数据库，以识别潜在地匹配该项目的一组项目。 当选择了一组项目（例如，通过结帐店员）时，将接收并存储该选择用于将来的调查/审计。

公开(公告)号：US09183716B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US11688474

申请日：2007-03-20

申请人： Jonathan H. Connell, II ,  Arun Hampapur ,  Andrew W. Senior ,  Chiao-Fe Shu ,  Ying-Li Tian

发明人： Jonathan H. Connell, II ,  Arun Hampapur ,  Andrew W. Senior ,  Chiao-Fe Shu ,  Ying-Li Tian

IPC分类号： H04N7/18 ,  G08B13/196

CPC分类号： G08B13/19689 ,  G08B13/19606

摘要： An approach that manages moving surveillance cameras is described. In one embodiment, there is a system for managing images generated from a movable camera. In this embodiment, the system comprises a motion estimation component configured to determine camera motion. A camera motion alert component is configured to generate an alert in response to a determination that the camera has moved or the camera has ceased moving.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种管理移动监控摄像机的方法。 在一个实施例中，存在用于管理从可移动照相机生成的图像的系统。 在该实施例中，该系统包括被配置为确定相机运动的运动估计部件。 相机运动警报部件被配置为响应于相机已移动或相机停止移动的确定而产生警报。

公开(公告)号：US09047742B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US12436831

申请日：2009-05-07

申请人： Jonathan H. Connell, II ,  Myron D. Flickner ,  Norman Haas ,  Arun Hampapur ,  Sharathchandra U. Pankanti ,  Yashodhara M. Patnaik

发明人： Jonathan H. Connell, II ,  Myron D. Flickner ,  Norman Haas ,  Arun Hampapur ,  Sharathchandra U. Pankanti ,  Yashodhara M. Patnaik

IPC分类号： G06F17/00 ,  G07G1/12 ,  G07G1/00 ,  G07G3/00

CPC分类号： G07G1/12 ,  G07G1/0018 ,  G07G3/00

摘要： Under the present invention, item verification is automated and expedited. Specifically, items to be purchased can be scanned by the shopper using a barcode reader (e.g., a scanner), attached to or positioned near the checkout station. As items are scanned, they are identified based on their barcode, and added to an item list. Item verification can then be performed at checkout using imaging technology. Specifically, as items are scanned, an item verification unit will capture an appearance thereof (via a camera). Item verification software within the item verification unit will access a database that associates items with their images/appearances. The appearance will be compared for consistency to the identity as determined based on the scan. In general, the item verification unit is a separate unit from the cash register, but adapted to work in conjunction therewith (e.g., as a pluggable system, via wireless communication, etc.).

摘要翻译： 在本发明中，项目验证是自动化和加速的。 特别地，购物者可以使用连接到或位于结帐台附近的条形码读取器（例如扫描器）来扫描购物者。 当项目被扫描时，它们根据其条形码被识别，并被添加到项目列表中。 然后可以使用成像技术在结帐时执行项目验证。 具体地，当项目被扫描时，项目验证单元将捕获其外观（通过照相机）。 项目验证单元中的物品验证软件将访问将项目与其图像/外观相关联的数据库。 将根据扫描确定的一致性与身份进行比较。 通常，项目验证单元是与收银机分开的单元，但适于与其一起工作（例如，作为可插拔系统，经由无线通信等）。

公开(公告)号：US08794524B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US11756391

申请日：2007-05-31

申请人： Jonathan H. Connell, II ,  Myron D. Flickner ,  Norman Haas ,  Thomas J. Hammershoy ,  Arun Hampapur ,  Sharathchandra U. Pankanti

发明人： Jonathan H. Connell, II ,  Myron D. Flickner ,  Norman Haas ,  Thomas J. Hammershoy ,  Arun Hampapur ,  Sharathchandra U. Pankanti

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G07G1/0063 ,  G06K5/00 ,  G06K7/0004 ,  G06K7/10554 ,  G06K7/10821 ,  G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/6293

摘要： The present invention provides a smart scanning system comprising an integrated scanning and image capture system in which one or more image capture device(s) (e.g., still camera, video camera, etc.) and a barcode scanner are positioned within a common enclosure that is a component of a checkout station. The barcode of item is scanned and an image of the item is recorded. The identity of the item as determined based on the barcode is compared to its appearance as determined based on its image. If the identity is inconsistent with its appearance, a discrepancy is registered. It is then determined whether the discrepancy is due to fraud (e.g., theft) or device error. In the case of the latter, the system can be updated to prevent a repeat of the error.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种智能扫描系统，其包括集成的扫描和图像捕获系统，其中一个或多个图像捕获装置（例如，静态照相机，摄像机等）和条形码扫描器位于共同的外壳内， 是结账台的组成部分。 扫描物品的条形码并记录物品的图像。 将基于条形码确定的物品的身份与根据其图像确定的外观进行比较。 如果身份与其外观不一致，则会注册差异。 然后确定差异是否由于欺诈（例如盗窃）或设备错误而引起。 在后者的情况下，可以更新系统以防止重复错误。

公开(公告)号：US08619140B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US11830093

申请日：2007-07-30

申请人： Lisa M. Brown ,  Jonathan H. Connell, II ,  Arun Hampapur ,  Andrew W. Senior ,  Chiao-Fe Shu ,  Ying-Li Tian

发明人： Lisa M. Brown ,  Jonathan H. Connell, II ,  Arun Hampapur ,  Andrew W. Senior ,  Chiao-Fe Shu ,  Ying-Li Tian

IPC分类号： H04N7/18

CPC分类号： G01S3/7865 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  G06K9/209 ,  G08B13/19641

摘要： A solution for monitoring an area while accounting for camera motion and/or monitoring tasks is provided. For example, a physical area corresponding to a new field of view can be estimated for a camera for which motion is detected. The physical area can be estimated using a set of reference images previously captured by the camera, each of which comprises a unique field of view previously captured by the camera. Based on the physical area, a status for a monitoring task of the camera (e.g., an alert) can be updated and/or a location of an area for the monitoring task within an image captured by the camera can be updated. Further, based on the update(s), a field of view for a second camera can be automatically adjusted and/or a status for the monitoring task on the second camera can be automatically updated.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种在考虑摄像机运动和/或监视任务时监视区域的解决方案。 例如，对于检测到运动的照相机，可以估计对应于新的视场的物理区域。 可以使用先前由相机捕获的一组参考图像来估计物理区域，每个参考图像包括先前由相机捕获的唯一视野。 基于物理区域，可以更新摄像机的监视任务（例如，警报）的状态和/或可以更新由摄像机拍摄的图像内的监视任务的区域的位置。 此外，基于更新，可以自动调整第二相机的视场和/或可以自动更新第二相机上的监视任务的状态。

公开(公告)号：US08452131B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US12567362

申请日：2009-09-25

申请人： Jonathan H. Connell, II ,  James E. Gentile ,  Nalini K. Ratha

发明人： Jonathan H. Connell, II ,  James E. Gentile ,  Nalini K. Ratha

IPC分类号： G06K9/54

CPC分类号： G06K9/00617 ,  G06K9/623

摘要： A system and method for performing an identity search in a database of iris images for a probe iris image includes generating a full-length iris code and a compact iris code for iris images in a database, and generating a full-length iris code and a compact iris code for a probe iris image. The compact iris code for the probe image is scored against all compact iris codes in the database. A fraction of the database is retained based on score data. The full length iris code for the probe image is scored against all the full length iris codes in the retained portion of the database.

摘要翻译： 用于在用于探测虹膜图像的虹膜图像的数据库中执行身份搜索的系统和方法包括为数据库中的虹膜图像生成全长虹膜代码和紧凑型虹膜代码，并且生成全长虹膜代码和 用于探针虹膜图像的紧凑型虹膜代码。 用于探针图像的紧凑型虹膜代码针对数据库中的所有紧凑型虹膜代码。 基于分数数据保留数据库的一小部分。 探针图像的全长虹膜代码对数据库保留部分中的所有全长虹膜代码进行打分。

公开(公告)号：US20120269397A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-25

申请号：US13541062

申请日：2012-07-03

申请人： Jonathan H. Connell, II

发明人： Jonathan H. Connell, II

IPC分类号： G06K9/62

CPC分类号： G06K9/4633 ,  G06K9/3233 ,  G06T7/254

摘要： The invention provides a method, system, and program product for detecting an object in a digital image. In one embodiment, the invention includes: deriving an initial object indication mask based on pixel-wise differences between a first digital image and a second digital image, at least one of which includes the object; performing an edge finding operation on both the first and second digital images, wherein the edge finding operation includes marking added edges; generating a plurality of straight linear runs of pixels across an image containing the object, wherein each of the plurality of straight linear runs starts and ends on an added edge and is contained within the initial object indication mask; and forming a final object indication mask by retaining only pixels that are part of at least one of the plurality of straight linear runs.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于检测数字图像中的对象的方法，系统和程序产品。 在一个实施例中，本发明包括：基于第一数字图像和第二数字图像之间的像素差异导出初始对象指示掩码，其中至少一个包括对象; 在所述第一和第二数字图像上执行边缘查找操作，其中所述边缘查找操作包括标记添加的边缘; 在包含所述对象的图像上生成多个直线像素直线运行，其中所述多个直线运动中的每一个在添加的边缘上开始和结束并且被包含在所述初始对象指示掩码内; 以及通过仅保留作为所述多个直线运行中的至少一个的一部分的像素来形成最终对象指示掩模。

公开(公告)号：US20100208207A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12371607

申请日：2009-02-15

申请人： Jonathan H. Connell II

发明人： Jonathan H. Connell II

IPC分类号： A61B3/113

CPC分类号： A61B3/113 ,  A61B3/112 ,  G06K9/0061

摘要： The present invention provides a system and methods for direct gaze detection based on pupil symmetry. The system and methods work by first finding the user's eyes in a video camera image and measuring the symmetry of the pupil region. If this pupil region is close to round, the invention determines that the user is looking nearly directly or close to directly at the camera, or has direct gaze at the camera. This technique handles both eye motions and head motions (e.g., the gaze may shift with or without the head being turned).

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种基于瞳孔对称性的直接注视检测的系统和方法。 系统和方法通过首先在摄像机图像中找到用户的眼睛并测量瞳孔区域的对称性来工作。 如果该瞳孔区域接近圆形，则本发明确定用户几乎直接地或近距离地看着相机，或者直接注视在相机上。 该技术处理眼睛运动和头部运动（例如，注视可以随着或不具有头部被转动而移动）。

公开(公告)号：US20100169169A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12347129

申请日：2008-12-31

申请人： Jonathan H. Connell, II ,  Myron D. Flickner ,  Norman Haas ,  Arun Hampapur ,  Sharathchandra U. Pankanti ,  Andrew W. Senior ,  Chiao-Fe Shu

发明人： Jonathan H. Connell, II ,  Myron D. Flickner ,  Norman Haas ,  Arun Hampapur ,  Sharathchandra U. Pankanti ,  Andrew W. Senior ,  Chiao-Fe Shu

IPC分类号： G06Q10/00 ,  G06F15/18 ,  G06N5/02

CPC分类号： G06Q30/06 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06Q10/06393 ,  G06Q40/12 ,  G07G1/0036 ,  G07G3/00 ,  G09B19/18

摘要： An approach that allows for facilitating checkout related fraud investigation is presented. In one embodiment, there is described a generating tool configured to generate a set of benchmark parameters based on results of a cumulative learning process; a normalizing tool configured to normalize said set of benchmark parameters; an establishing tool configured to establish a confidence time interval required for identifying normal variations; a recording tool configured to record a particular checker's transactions during said confidence time interval, and an identifying tool configured to identify transactions, recorded during said confidence time interval, that fail meeting said set of benchmark parameters.

摘要翻译： 介绍了一种允许便于结帐相关欺诈调查的方法。 在一个实施例中，描述了一种生成工具，其被配置为基于累积学习过程的结果生成一组基准参数; 归一化工具，其被配置为对所述一组基准参数进行归一化; 建立工具，被配置为建立识别正常变化所需的置信时间间隔; 记录工具，被配置为在所述置信时间间隔期间记录特定的检查者的事务;以及识别工具，其被配置为识别在所述置信时间间隔期间记录的失败的所述事务，所述失败满足所述一组基准参数。

公开(公告)号：US20090237232A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12052046

申请日：2008-03-20

申请人： Jonathan H. Connell II ,  Myron D. Flickner ,  Norman Haas ,  Arun Hampapur ,  Sharathchandra U. Pankanti

发明人： Jonathan H. Connell II ,  Myron D. Flickner ,  Norman Haas ,  Arun Hampapur ,  Sharathchandra U. Pankanti

IPC分类号： G08B19/00

CPC分类号： G08B13/00 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q20/209 ,  G08B13/246

摘要： Under the present invention, a single, overall alarm for an entire set of shopping items will be used for any and all discrepancies. The metric used for creating an alarm for the overall set of shopping items can be based on any one of the following candidate policies: if at least one item generated an alarm; if some fixed number of items generated an alarm; if some threshold discrepancy metric got exceed; if basket size is larger than certain threshold cash value and the alarm exceeded certain threshold alarm rate; a randomly generated alarm (e.g., random audit); the customer's identity and track record (e.g., loyalty card); and/or any combination of the above. Regardless, if an overall alarm is generated one or more of the following actions can be taken: no action send the customer to customer service; appropriately record customer track record (e.g., loyalty card) when customer identity is available; audit the customer at the “shop exit; and/or any combination of thereof.

摘要翻译： 在本发明中，对于整个购物项目的单个整体报警将用于任何和所有差异。 用于为整个购物项目创建警报的度量可以基于以下任一候选策略：如果至少一个项目产生了警报; 如果有固定数量的物品产生报警; 如果一些阈值差异度量超过了; 如果篮子尺寸大于某个门槛现金值，并且报警超过一定阈值报警率; 随机生成的警报（例如，随机审计）; 客户的身份和记录（例如会员卡）; 和/或上述的任何组合。 无论如何，如果发生整体报警，可采取以下一项或多项措施：无需向客户提供任何行动; 当客户身份可用时，适当地记录客户记录（例如会员卡）; 在“商店出口”处审核客户;和/或其任何组合。