公开(公告)号：US06823075B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-23

申请号：US09775934

申请日：2001-02-02

申请人： Burt W. Perry

发明人： Burt W. Perry

IPC分类号： G06K9100

CPC分类号： H04N21/8358 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/6209 ,  G06F21/71 ,  G06F21/78 ,  G06F21/79 ,  G06F21/80 ,  G06F2221/2135 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06T1/0021 ,  G06T1/0042 ,  G06T1/0071 ,  G06T2201/0064 ,  G07D7/0034 ,  H04N1/32144 ,  H04N1/32283 ,  H04N1/32288 ,  H04N1/32331 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/2351 ,  H04N21/26613 ,  H04N21/4117 ,  H04N21/4223 ,  H04N21/4408 ,  H04N21/8352 ,  H04N2201/3205 ,  H04N2201/3235 ,  H04N2201/3236 ,  H04N2201/3238 ,  H04N2201/3239 ,  H04N2201/3269 ,  H04N2201/327 ,  H04N2201/3271 ,  H04N2201/3281

摘要： The disclosure describes systems for creating and authenticating printed objects using authentication and copy detection watermarks. For example, one verification system includes a watermark decoder and a verification module. The watermark decoder detects a copy detection watermark in a printed object to determine whether the printed object has been reproduced. The verification module processes a message decoded from an authentication watermark on the printed object to authenticate the printed object or bearer of the printed object. The authentication and copy detection watermarks may be implemented as the same or different watermarks. For example, the copy detection watermark may be a fragile watermark that carries the message and that degrades in response to a reproduction operation, such as photocopying or scanning and then reprinting the object. Alternatively, the authentication and copy detection watermarks may be separate watermarks embedded in an image that is printed on the object. The authentication watermark, in some applications, includes an identifier that links the object to a database entry with related information about the object. This related information can be used to check the bearer of the object by comparing it with attributes of the bearer (such as a user ID or photo) or the validity of the object by comparing it with attributes that are visible or machine readable on the object.

摘要翻译： 本公开描述了使用认证和复制检测水印来创建和认证打印对象的系统。 例如，一个验证系统包括水印解码器和验证模块。 水印解码器检测打印对象中的拷贝检测水印，以确定打印对象是否被再现。 验证模块处理从打印对象上的认证水印解码的消息，以验证打印对象或打印对象的承载。 认证和复制检测水印可以被实现为相同或不同的水印。 例如，复制检测水印可以是携带消息的脆弱水印，并且响应于诸如复印或扫描的再现操作而降级，然后重新打印对象。 或者，认证和复制检测水印可以是嵌入在打印在对象上的图像中的单独的水印。 在一些应用中，认证水印包括将对象链接到具有关于对象的相关信息的数据库条目的标识符。 该相关信息可以用于通过将对象与对象的属性（例如用户ID或照片）进行比较或对象的有效性与对象的可见或机器可读性的属性进行比较来检查对象的承载 。

公开(公告)号：US06674895B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-06

申请号：US10013069

申请日：2001-12-10

申请人： Abbas Rafii ,  Cyrus Bamji ,  Cheng-Feng Sze ,  Iihami Torunoglu

发明人： Abbas Rafii ,  Cyrus Bamji ,  Cheng-Feng Sze ,  Iihami Torunoglu

IPC分类号： G06K9100

CPC分类号： G06F3/0426 ,  G01C3/08 ,  G01S7/4802 ,  G01S7/486 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/105 ,  G01S17/46 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1673 ,  G06F3/0221 ,  G06K9/00355 ,  G06K9/224 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06T7/75

摘要： A three-dimension distance time-of-flight system is disclosed in which distance values are acquired by a plurality of sensors independently from each other. For use with this and similar systems, Z-distance accuracy and resolution are enhanced using various techniques including over-sampling acquired sensor data and forming running averages, or forming moving averages. Acquired data may be rejected if it fails to meet criteria associated with distance, luminosity, velocity, or estimated shape information reported by neighboring sensors. A sub-target having at least one pre-calibrated reflectance zone is used to improve system measurement accuracy. Elliptical error is corrected for using a disclosed method, and reversible mapping of Z-values into RGB is provided.

摘要翻译： 公开了三维距离飞行时间系统，其中距离值彼此独立地由多个传感器获取。 为了与这种和类似的系统一起使用，使用各种技术来增强Z距离精度和分辨率，包括过采样采集的传感器数据和形成运行平均值，或形成移动平均值。 获取的数据如果不符合与相邻传感器报告的距离，亮度，速度或估计形状信息相关的标准，则可能会被拒绝。 使用具有至少一个预校准反射区的子目标来提高系统测量精度。 使用公开的方法校正椭圆误差，并提供Z值到RGB的可逆映射。

公开(公告)号：US06341169B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-22

申请号：US09246261

申请日：1999-02-08

申请人： Normand G. Cadorette, Jr. ,  Jonathan E. Vall ,  Miguel R. Arcentales

发明人： Normand G. Cadorette, Jr. ,  Jonathan E. Vall ,  Miguel R. Arcentales

IPC分类号： G06K9100

CPC分类号： G07F7/1008 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/341 ,  G06Q20/4014 ,  G07C9/00087

摘要： A system for evaluating a document for the purpose authorizing an individual presenting the document for a transaction. The system comprises means for acquiring data from the document presented by the individual and for acquiring biometric data characteristics of the individual at the time of the transaction. The system uses data processing means to compare the acquired data to reference data stored in databases containing records corresponding to various types of documents and records characterizing the individuals to whom documents were issued. The system retrieves the biographical information corresponding to the individual seeking authorization and determines whether the information indicates that the individual is eligible for the transaction. The system stores information identifying authorization attempts and information identifying associated transaction. The invention additionally comprises a method following the stated functions of the system.

摘要翻译： 用于为了授权呈交文档的个人进行交易而评估文档的系统。 该系统包括用于从个人呈现的文档中获取数据并用于在交易时获取个人的生物特征数据特征的装置。 该系统使用数据处理装置将获取的数据与存储在数据库中的参考数据进行比较，所述数据库包含与各种类型的文档相对应的记录，以及表征发布文档的个人的记录。 系统检索与个人寻求授权相对应的传记信息，并确定信息是否表明个人符合交易条件。 系统存储识别授权尝试的信息和识别关联事务的信息。 本发明还包括遵循所述系统的所述功能的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06654484B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-25

申请号：US09558828

申请日：2000-04-26

申请人： Catherine Topping

发明人： Catherine Topping

IPC分类号： G06K9100

CPC分类号： F41A17/066 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0233 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/34 ,  G06F21/83 ,  G06K9/00006 ,  G07C9/00087 ,  G07C9/00158

摘要： An identification system for use in controlling the operation of a device comprises comparing fingerprint data with stored data to identify both an individual and which of the individual's fingerprints has been input, and using the identity of the individual and the finger in controlling the operation of the device.

摘要翻译： 用于控制设备的操作的识别系统包括将指纹数据与存储的数据进行比较，以识别个人和个人的指纹中的哪一个已被输入，并且使用个体和手指的身份来控制 设备。

公开(公告)号：US06466683B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09862116

申请日：2001-05-21

申请人： David D. S. Poor

发明人： David D. S. Poor

IPC分类号： G06K9100

CPC分类号： G09B7/066 ,  G09B7/02

摘要： Methods are disclosed for distributing digitized electronic representations of representative responses to non-objective assessment tasks and established scores for the responses to readers in order to train the readers to determine scores for responses in accordance with a scoring criteria, to qualify the readers to determine scores for responses in accordance with the scoring criteria, and to monitor how well a reader is determining scores for such responses in accordance with the scoring criteria. In disclosed embodiments, the methods provide such distribution for multiple scorers on a network located at a single site, for multiple scorers on a network remote from a central site; and scoring by individual scorers remote from the central site. Distribution may be accomplished by transferring data from electronic files using diverse techniques such as magnetic storage discs, CD-ROM, cable or high-speed public communications network, in accordance with the needs of the particular job and setting.

摘要翻译： 公开了分发用于非客观评估任务的代表性响应的数字化电子表示的方法，并且为读者的答复建立了分数，以便训练读者根据评分标准确定响应分数，以使读者有资格确定分数 根据评分标准进行回复，并监视读者根据评分标准确定此类响应的分数。 在所公开的实施例中，该方法为位于单个站点的网络上的多个记分员提供这样的分配，用于远离中心站点的网络上的多个记分员; 并且距离中央站点的个别得分手得分。 根据特定作业和设置的需要，可以通过使用诸如磁存储盘，CD-ROM，电缆或高速公共通信网络的各种技术从电子文件传送数据来实现分发。

公开(公告)号：US06385333B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-07

申请号：US09577170

申请日：2000-05-24

申请人： Douglas Puckett ,  Gil Juarez ,  Donald H. Jones ,  Jeff Swepston ,  Charles W. Harris

发明人： Douglas Puckett ,  Gil Juarez ,  Donald H. Jones ,  Jeff Swepston ,  Charles W. Harris

IPC分类号： G06K9100

CPC分类号： A24C5/3412

摘要： A cigarette inspection device includes four sensors, two for sensing the ends and one for sensing the middle portion of a cigarette to detect loose tobacco and filter presence at the ends, and the presence of a foil band at the middle portion. The fourth sensor provides machine timing information to determine the three conditions of detection. Binary information is then input to a PLC for data reduction and rejection, if the conditions are not present. The program in the PLC allows the end of the cigarette to be scanned multiple times for loose tobacco. Also, foil sensing and filter sensing are done along with the loose tobacco sensing. A shift register is loaded with the resultant detection data, and a reject valve or similar device is operated to remove faulty cigarettes from the product stream.

摘要翻译： 香烟检查装置包括四个传感器，两个用于感测端部，一个用于感测香烟的中部，以检测松散的烟草和过滤器在端部的存在，以及在中间部分存在箔带。 第四传感器提供机器定时信息以确定三种检测条件。 然后，如果条件不存在，则二进制信息被输入到PLC以进行数据减少和拒绝。 PLC中的程序允许卷烟的末端多次扫描松散的烟草。 此外，箔感测和滤波器感测与松散的烟草感测一起完成。 移位寄存器加载所得到的检测数据，并且操作排污阀或类似装置以从产品流中除去故障的香烟。

公开(公告)号：US06823084B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-23

申请号：US09897786

申请日：2001-06-29

申请人： Gregory K. Myers ,  Paul K. Gallagher

发明人： Gregory K. Myers ,  Paul K. Gallagher

IPC分类号： G06K9100

CPC分类号： G06K9/3283 ,  G06K9/3258 ,  G06K2209/01 ,  G08G1/0962

摘要： An apparatus and a concomitant method for portably detecting and recognizing text information in a captured imagery. The present invention is a portable device that is capable of capturing imagery and is also capable of detecting and extracting text information from the captured imagery. The portable device contains an image capturing sensor, a text detection module, an OCR module, a storage device and means for presenting the output to the user or other devices.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在捕获的图像中可移动地检测和识别文本信息的装置和并发方法。 本发明是能够捕获图像并且还能够从所捕获的图像中检测和提取文本信息的便携式设备。 便携式设备包括图像捕获传感器，文本检测模块，OCR模块，存储设备和用于向用户或其他设备呈现输出的装置。

公开(公告)号：US06621915B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-16

申请号：US09515212

申请日：2000-02-29

申请人： Hung-Jen Chen ,  Hsin-Chung Lien ,  Chih-Hua Liu ,  Ding-Kuo Huang

发明人： Hung-Jen Chen ,  Hsin-Chung Lien ,  Chih-Hua Liu ,  Ding-Kuo Huang

IPC分类号： G06K9100

CPC分类号： G01N21/8983 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T2207/30124

摘要： The present invention disclosed a method and system inspecting cotton web homogeneity by a digital image processing technique, in particular, for an on-line cotton web homogeneity test. It uses optical principles in conjunction with a charge coupled device type camera to find a theoretical equation indicating the correlation between the transmittance of cotton webs and basic weights (weights per unit area). Next, the invention makes use of a numerical analysis method to find the optimal approximation equation representing a relationship between measured transmittance and basic weights of cotton webs. When executing an on-line inspection, a system according to the invention detects the transmittance of cotton webs by means of the computer controlled visual device and then calculates correlated data of cotton web homogeneity variations according to the approximation equation acquired previously. Besides, the system can monitor production operation and detect any abnormal conditions or periodical variations in production through a quick Fourier transformation of homogeneity variations. The invention can be applied to on-line web homogeneity tests either for cotton webs or for other materials like paper or non-woven fabric.

摘要翻译： 本发明公开了一种方法和系统，通过数字图像处理技术，特别是用于在线棉花网均匀性测试来检查棉花网均匀性。 它结合电荷耦合器件类型的相机使用光学原理来找到指示棉幅的透射率与基重（相对于每单位面积的重量）之间的相关性的理论公式。 接下来，本发明利用数值分析方法来找到表示棉幅的测量透射率和基重之间的关系的最佳近似方程。 当执行在线检查时，根据本发明的系统通过计算机控制的视觉设备检测棉幅的透射率，然后根据先前获得的近似方程计算棉花网均匀性变化的相关数据。 此外，系统可以通过快速傅里叶变换均匀性变化来监控生产操作并检测生产中的任何异常情况或周期性变化。 本发明可以应用于棉网或用于其它材料如纸或无纺织物的在线网均匀性测试。

公开(公告)号：US06577746B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-10

申请号：US09473396

申请日：1999-12-28

申请人： Douglas B. Evans ,  William Y. Conwell

发明人： Douglas B. Evans ,  William Y. Conwell

IPC分类号： G06K9100

CPC分类号： H04N1/32144 ,  G06F21/608 ,  G06F2221/0737 ,  G06T1/0021 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/32149 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/3249 ,  H04N2201/3263 ,  H04N2201/3264 ,  H04N2201/3266 ,  H04N2201/3267 ,  Y10S707/99942 ,  Y10S707/99945

摘要： OLE-like principles are implemented using watermark data in digital objects in order to effect object linking or embedding. In one embodiment, a photocopier scans an original paper document to produce image data. This image data is analyzed for the presence of watermark data identifying a graphic on the document. With this watermark identifier, the photocopier can query a remote image database for pristine image data corresponding to the scanned graphic. This pristine data can be relayed from the remote database to the photocopier and substituted into the scanned image data. Output printed from the photocopier is thus based, at least in part, on pristine image data, rather than on image data that has been subjected to various corruption mechanisms (e.g., degradation of the original paper document, artifacts due to scanning, etc.). A “photocopy” better than the “original” can thereby be achieved.

摘要翻译： 使用数字对象中的水印数据来实现OLE样原理，以便实现对象链接或嵌入。 在一个实施例中，复印机扫描原始纸张文档以产生图像数据。 分析该图像数据是否存在识别文档上的图形的水印数据。 利用该水印标识符，复印机可以向远程图像数据库查询对应于扫描图形的原始图像数据。 这些原始数据可以从远程数据库中继到复印机，并被替换成扫描的图像数据。 因此，从复印机输出的输出至少部分地基于原始图像数据，而不是基于已经受到各种损坏机制的图像数据（例如，原始纸张文档的劣化，由于扫描引起的伪影等） 。 因此可以实现比“原始”更好的“复印件”。

公开(公告)号：US06574348B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-03

申请号：US09390271

申请日：1999-09-07

申请人： Ramarathnam Venkatesan ,  Mariusz Jakubowski ,  Thathachar S. Jayram

发明人： Ramarathnam Venkatesan ,  Mariusz Jakubowski ,  Thathachar S. Jayram

IPC分类号： G06K9100

CPC分类号： G06T1/005 ,  G06T2201/0052 ,  G06T2201/0065 ,  G06T2201/0083 ,  H04N1/32154 ,  H04N1/3216 ,  H04N1/32165 ,  H04N1/3217 ,  H04N1/32187 ,  H04N2201/3236

摘要： Apparatus and an accompanying method, for generating a cryptographic identifier for a non-marked image and embedding that identifier within the image itself in order to generate a “watermarked” image; for subsequently detecting that watermark in a test image; and the watermarked image so formed. First, pixel values for a non-marked image are transformed, either directly or after being enhanced, into a series of transform coefficients. A set of pseudo-random perturbation values which collectively constitute the watermark is determined wherein each of these values is heuristically selected, such that all these values collectively satisfy a plurality of different mathematical constraints and each such value preferably equals a relatively small value in a predefined range. These perturbation values are then added to the transform coefficients. Resulting perturbed coefficients are then inversely transformed back to pixel values to form the watermarked image. To detect whether a test image contains the watermark and hence is a copy of the watermarked image, the pixel values for the test image are transformed to yield transform coefficients. A plurality of different mathematical tests or a majority type rule is then used, in conjunction with the perturbation values, previously used to create the watermark, and these transform coefficients to determine whether the perturbation values collectively exist in the test image, and hence whether the watermark is present or not.

摘要翻译： 用于生成未标记图像的加密标识符并将该标识符嵌入在图像本身内以便生成“加水印”图像的装置和附带方法; 用于随后在测试图像中检测该水印; 并且如此形成的水印图像。 首先，将未标记图像的像素值直接地或经过增强后变换为一系列变换系数。 确定共同构成水印的一组伪随机扰动值，其中这些值中的每一个被启发式地选择，使得所有这些值共同满足多个不同的数学约束，并且每个这样的值优选地等于预定义的 范围。 然后将这些扰动值加到变换系数中。 然后将产生的扰动系数反向变换回到像素值，以形成水印图像。 为了检测测试图像是否包含水印，因此是水印图像的副本，将测试图像的像素值进行变换以产生变换系数。 然后结合先前用于创建水印的扰动值，并且这些变换系数用于确定扰动值是否共同存在于测试图像中，因此使用多个不同的数学测试或多数类型规则，并且因此是否 水印存在与否。