公开(公告)号：WO2017015401A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：PCT/US2016/043204

申请日：2016-07-20

Applicant: KOFAX, INC.

Inventor： MACCIOLA, Anthony

IPC: G06K9/48

CPC classification number: G06K9/00442 ,  G06K9/00463 ,  G06K9/3233 ,  G06K2009/363

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods, systems, and computer program products for capturing and processing digital images captured by a mobile device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes capturing image data using a mobile device, the image data depicting a digital representation of a document; defining, based on the image data, a plurality of candidate edge points corresponding to the document; defining four sides of a tetragon based on at least some of the plurality of candidate edge points; determining a plurality of fields within the tetragon; for each field, determining at least a field location and a field data type; associating each determined field location with each field data type to generate a plurality of metadata labels; and associating the plurality of metadata labels with an image of an electronic form.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，公开了用于捕获和处理由移动设备捕获的数字图像的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括使用移动设备捕获图像数据，所述图像数据描绘文档的数字表示; 基于所述图像数据来定义对应于所述文档的多个候选边缘点; 基于多个候选边缘点中的至少一些来定义四边形的四个边; 确定四边形内的多个场; 对于每个场，确定至少一个场位置和场数据类型; 将每个确定的字段位置与每个字段数据类型关联以生成多个元数据标签; 以及将所述多个元数据标签与电子表单的图像相关联。

公开(公告)号：WO2014179752A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：PCT/US2014/036673

申请日：2014-05-02

Applicant: KOFAX, INC.

Inventor： AMTRUP, Jan W. ,  MA, Jiyong ,  MACCIOLA, Anthony

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/19594 ,  G06K9/18 ,  G06K9/2063 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06K2209/01 ,  G06K2209/25 ,  G06T5/001 ,  H04N1/00251 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/00801 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/23222 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/265 ,  H04N2201/0032 ,  H04N2201/0075 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/0458

Abstract: A method includes invoking an image capture interface via a mobile device; and analyzing video data captured via the capture interface. The analysis includes determining whether an object exhibiting one or more defining characteristics is depicted within the viewfinder; and if so, whether that object satisfies one or more predetermined quality control criteria. The method further includes displaying an indication of success or failure to satisfy the predetermined control criteria on the mobile device display. Where the object depicted within the viewfinder satisfies the one or more predetermined quality control criteria, the method also includes: displaying an indication that the object depicted in the viewfinder exhibits the one or more defining characteristics; automatically capturing an image of the object; and/or automatically storing to memory one or more of the frames in which the object is depicted in the viewfinder. Systems and computer program products are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括通过移动设备调用图像捕获接口; 并分析通过捕获接口捕获的视频数据。 分析包括确定在取景器内是否示出了表现出一个或多个限定特征的对象; 如果是，该对象是否满足一个或多个预定质量控制标准。 该方法还包括在移动设备显示器上显示满足预定控制标准的成功或失败指示。 在取景器内描绘的物体满足一个或多个预定质量控制标准的情况下，该方法还包括：显示在取景器中描绘的物体表现出一个或多个限定特征的指示; 自动捕获对象的图像; 和/或自动地向存储器存储在取景器中描绘对象的一个​​或多个帧。 还披露了系统和计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：WO2014160433A3

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：PCT/US2014026597

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: KOFAX INC

Inventor： AMTRUP JAN WILLERS ,  MACCIOLA ANTHONY ,  THOMPSON STEPHEN MICHAEL ,  MA JIYONG ,  SHUSTOROVICH ALEXANDER ,  THRASHER CHRISTOPHER W

IPC: H04N1/60

CPC classification number: G06K9/4671 ,  G06K9/00442 ,  G06K9/00449 ,  G06K9/00456 ,  G06K9/00469 ,  G06K9/18 ,  G06K9/228 ,  G06K9/325 ,  G06K9/6202 ,  G06K9/6269 ,  G06K2009/363 ,  G06K2209/01

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a digital image captured by a mobile device; and using a processor of the mobile device: generating a first representation of the digital image, the first representation being characterized by a reduced resolution; generating a first feature vector based on the first representation; comparing the first feature vector to a plurality of reference feature matrices; and classifying an object depicted in the digital image as a member of a particular object class based at least in part on the comparing.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括接收由移动设备捕获的数字图像; 以及使用所述移动设备的处理器：产生所述数字图像的第一表示，所述第一表示的特征在于降低的分辨率; 基于所述第一表示生成第一特征向量; 将所述第一特征向量与多个参考特征矩阵进行比较; 以及至少部分地基于所述比较将所述数字图像中描绘的对象分类为特定对象类的成员。

公开(公告)号：WO2014176354A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：PCT/US2014/035176

申请日：2014-04-23

Applicant: KOFAX, INC.

Inventor： KILBY, Steven ,  MACCIOLA, Anthony ,  AMTRUP, Jan W. ,  ORCUTT, Bruce

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F17/3028 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F8/20 ,  G06F8/38 ,  G06F8/70 ,  G06F17/30011 ,  G06F17/30268 ,  G06K9/00442 ,  G06K9/00664 ,  G06K9/628 ,  G06K2209/27 ,  G06Q10/06316 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q40/025 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q50/205 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: A method includes receiving user input defining a workflow comprising one or more activities and rules; receiving user input defining a user interface (UI) configured to facilitate a user performing the workflow at least in part using a processor of a mobile device; and generating a mobile software application based on the workflow and the UI. In another embodiment, a method includes: instantiating a mobile application on a mobile device; launching a workflow within the mobile application, the workflow comprising one or more activities and one or more rules; rendering one or more user interfaces based at least in part on the workflow; displaying at least one of the user interfaces on a display of the mobile device; receiving user input via at least one of the user interfaces; and modifying the workflow based at least partially on user input. Systems and computer program products are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括接收定义包括一个或多个活动和规则的工作流的用户输入; 接收定义用户界面（UI）的用户输入，用户界面（UI）被配置为至少部分地使用移动设备的处理器来促进用户执行所述工作流; 以及基于工作流和UI生成移动软件应用程序。 在另一个实施例中，一种方法包括：在移动设备上实例化移动应用; 在所述移动应用内启动工作流，所述工作流包括一个或多个活动和一个或多个规则; 至少部分地基于工作流呈现一个或多个用户界面; 在移动设备的显示器上显示至少一个用户界面; 经由至少一个所述用户界面接收用户输入; 以及至少部分地基于用户输入来修改所述工作流。 还披露了系统和计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：WO2009157968A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-30

申请号：PCT/US2009/002621

申请日：2009-04-28

Applicant: KOFAX, INC. ,  ASURI, Hari ,  MEHRABIAN, Armond

Inventor： ASURI, Hari ,  MEHRABIAN, Armond

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30011 ,  H04N1/00212 ,  H04N1/00225 ,  H04N1/00228 ,  H04N1/00233 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00424 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00482 ,  H04N1/00795 ,  H04N1/00798 ,  H04N1/00973 ,  H04N1/324 ,  H04N1/32438 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0094 ,  H04N2201/3222 ,  H04N2201/3229 ,  H04N2201/3288

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for scanning. In use, a plurality of virtual files is stored. Additionally, several of the virtual files are each associated with a particular document type. Further, selection of one of the virtual files is detected. Further still, availability of a scanner is determined. Also, a scan is initiated using the scanner. In addition, scan data is received from the scanner. Further, the scan data is processed according to parameters in the selected virtual file. Further, the scanned images are displayed to the user for repair and acceptance, optionally based on a parameter in the selected virtual file or user request. Further still, a scan file is output to at least one of a user, a memory, and another process. Additional systems, methods and computer program products are also presented.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于扫描的系统，方法和计算机程序产品。 在使用中，存储多个虚拟文件。 另外，几个虚拟文件都与特定的文档类型相关联。 此外，检测到虚拟文件之一的选择。 此外，确定扫描仪的可用性。 此外，使用扫描仪启动扫描。 另外，从扫描仪接收扫描数据。 此外，根据所选择的虚拟文件中的参数来处理扫描数据。 此外，可选地基于所选择的虚拟文件或用户请求中的参数，将扫描图像显示给用户进行修复和接受。 此外，扫描文件被输出到用户，存储器和另一进程中的至少一个。 还介绍了其他系统，方法和计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：WO2017173368A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：PCT/US2017/025553

申请日：2017-03-31

Applicant: KOFAX INC.

Inventor： MA, Jiyong ,  THOMPSON, Stephen, M. ,  AMTRUP, Jan W.

IPC: G02B23/00

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and techniques for detecting objects depicted in digital image data are disclosed, according to various exemplary inventive concepts. The inventive concepts utilize internal features to accomplish object detection, thereby avoiding reliance on detecting object edges and/or transitions between the object and other portions of the digital image data, e.g. background textures or other objects. The inventive concepts provide an improvement over conventional object detection since objects may be detected even when edges are obscured or not depicted in the digital image data. In one aspect, a computer-implemented method of detecting an object depicted in a digital image includes: detecting a plurality of identifying features of the object, the plurality of identifying features being located internally with respect to the object; and projecting a location of one or more edges of the object based at least in part on the plurality of identifying features.

Abstract translation: 根据各种示例性发明构思，公开了用于检测数字图像数据中描绘的对象的系统，计算机程序产品和技术。 本发明构思利用内部特征来完成对象检测，由此避免依赖于检测对象边缘和/或对象与数字图像数据的其他部分之间的转换，例如， 背景纹理或其他物体。 本发明构思相对于传统物体检测提供了改进，因为即使在数字图像数据中边缘被遮挡或未被描绘时也可以检测到物体。 在一个方面中，一种检测数字图像中描绘的对象的计算机实现的方法包括：检测所述对象的多个识别特征，所述多个识别特征相对于所述对象位于内部; 以及至少部分基于所述多个识别特征来投影所述对象的一个​​或多个边缘的位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2017015404A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：PCT/US2016/043207

申请日：2016-07-20

Applicant: KOFAX, INC.

Inventor： THRASHER, Christopher W. ,  SHUSTOROVICH, Alexander ,  THOMPSON, Stephen Michael ,  AMTRUP, Jan W. ,  MACCIOLA, Anthony

IPC: G06K9/46

CPC classification number: G06K9/34 ,  G06K9/3233 ,  G06K9/38 ,  G06K9/4638 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/136 ,  G06T7/187 ,  G06T2207/20104

Abstract: Techniques for improved binarization and extraction of information from digital image data are disclosed in accordance with various embodiments. The inventive concepts include independently binarizing portions of the image data on the basis of individual features, e.g. per connected component, and using multiple different binarization thresholds to obtain the best possible binarization result for each portion of the image data independently binarized. Determining the quality of each binarization result may be based on attempted recognition and/or extraction of information therefrom. Independently binarized portions may be assembled into a contiguous result. In one embodiment, a method includes: identifying a region of interest within a digital image; generating a plurality of binarized images based on the region of interest using different binarization thresholds; and extracting data from some or all of the plurality of binarized images. Corresponding systems and computer program products are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 根据各种实施例公开了用于从数字图像数据改进二值化和提取信息的技术。 本发明的概念包括基于各个特征来独立地二值化图像数据的部分。 并且使用多个不同的二值化阈值来获得独立二进制化的图像数据的每个部分的最佳二值化结果。 确定每个二值化结果的质量可以基于从其中的信息的尝试识别和/或提取。 独立的二值化部分可以组装成连续的结果。 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括：识别数字图像内的感兴趣区域; 使用不同的二值化阈值，基于感兴趣区域生成多个二值化图像; 以及从所述多个二进制化图像中的一些或全部提取数据。 还公开了相应的系统和计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：WO2014160426A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2014/026569

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: KOFAX, INC.

Inventor： AMTRUP, Jan W. ,  MACCIOLA, Anthony ,  THOMPSON, Stephen Michael ,  MA, Jiyong

IPC: G06K9/46

CPC classification number: G06K9/00483 ,  G06K9/00442 ,  G06K9/00523 ,  G06K9/00536 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T2207/20104

Abstract: A method includes receiving or capturing a digital image using a mobile device, and using a processor of the mobile device to: determine whether an object depicted in the digital image belongs to a particular object class among a plurality of object classes; determine one or more object features of the object based at least in part on the particular object class at least partially in response to determining the object belongs to the particular object class; build or select an extraction model based at least in part on the one or more determined object features; and extract data from the digital image using the extraction model. Related systems and computer program products are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括使用移动设备接收或捕获数字图像，并且使用所述移动设备的处理器来：确定所述数字图像中描绘的对象是否属于多个对象类别中的特定对象类别; 至少部分地基于所述特定对象类来至少部分地响应于确定属于所述特定对象类的对象来确定所述对象的一个​​或多个对象特征; 至少部分地基于一个或多个确定的对象特征构建或选择提取模型; 并使用提取模型从数字图像中提取数据。 还公开了相关系统和计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：WO2013109478A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：PCT/US2013/021336

申请日：2013-01-12

Applicant: KOFAX, INC. ,  MACCIOLA, Anthony ,  AMTRUP, Jan, Willers ,  SHUSTOROVICH, Alexander ,  THRASHER, Christopher, W.

Inventor： MACCIOLA, Anthony ,  AMTRUP, Jan, Willers ,  SHUSTOROVICH, Alexander ,  THRASHER, Christopher, W.

IPC: G06K9/34

CPC classification number: G06Q40/08 ,  G06F3/005 ,  G06F17/40 ,  G06K9/00456 ,  G06K9/00463 ,  G06K9/3233 ,  G06K9/38 ,  G06K2009/363 ,  G06Q50/18 ,  G06T1/0007 ,  G06T3/0006 ,  G06T3/0056 ,  G06T5/00 ,  G06T5/002 ,  G06T5/003 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/0002 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T7/143 ,  G06T7/194 ,  G06T11/20 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/20021 ,  G06T2207/20164 ,  G06T2207/30004 ,  G06T2207/30176 ,  H04N1/00116 ,  H04N1/00251 ,  H04N1/00403 ,  H04N1/387 ,  H04N1/3872 ,  H04N1/3878 ,  H04N1/40 ,  H04N2201/0081 ,  H04N2201/0096

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods, systems, and computer program products for processing digital images captured by a mobile device are disclosed. Myriad features enable and/or facilitate processing of such digital images using a mobile device that would otherwise be technically impossible or impractical, and furthermore address unique challenges presented by images captured using a camera rather than a traditional flat-bed scanner, paper-feed scanner or multifunction peripheral.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，公开了用于处理由移动设备捕获的数字图像的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 无数的功能使得能够使用移动设备处理这样的数字图像，否则这些数字图像在技术上是不可能的或不切实际的，并且还解决了使用相机而不是传统的平板扫描器，进纸扫描器 或多功能外设。

公开(公告)号：WO2015160988A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：PCT/US2015/026022

申请日：2015-04-15

Applicant: KOFAX, INC.

Inventor： MACCIOLA, Anthony ,  AMTRUP, Jan W.

IPC: G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/72

CPC classification number: G06K9/72 ,  G06F3/0233 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06K9/2072 ,  G06K9/2081 ,  G06K2209/01

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for smart, automated capture of textual information using optical sensors of a mobile device are disclosed. The textual information is provided to a mobile application or workflow without requiring the user to manually enter or transfer the data without requiring user intervention such as a copy/paste operation. The capture and provision is context-aware, and can normalize or validate the captured textual information prior to entry in the workflow or mobile application. Other information necessary by the workflow and available to the mobile device optical sensors may also be captured and provided, in a single automatic process. As a result, the overall process of capturing information from optical input using a mobile device is significantly simplified and improved in terms of accuracy of data transfer/entry, speed and efficiency of workflows, and user experience.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用移动设备的光学传感器智能地自动捕获文本信息的系统，方法和计算机程序产品。 将文本信息提供给移动应用程序或工作流程，而不需要用户手动输入或传输数据，而无需用户干预，如复制/粘贴操作。 捕获和提供是上下文感知的，并且可以在进入工作流或移动应用程序之前规范化或验证捕获的文本信息。 可以在单个自动过程中捕获并提供工作流所需的可用于移动设备光学传感器的其它信息。 因此，在数据传输/输入的准确性，工作流程的速度和效率以及用户体验方面，使用移动设备从光学输入捕获信息的整个过程得到了显着的简化和改进。