公开(公告)号：WO2015021476A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：PCT/US2014/050573

申请日：2014-08-11

Applicant: DIGIMARC CORPORATION

Inventor： BOLES, Jacob, L. ,  REED, Alastair, M. ,  LORD, John, D.

IPC: G06K9/20 ,  G06K7/12 ,  H04N1/48

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：WO2018034996A3

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：PCT/US2017/046639

申请日：2017-08-11

Applicant: DIGIMARC CORPORATION

Inventor： FALKENSTERN, Kristyn, R. ,  REED, Alastair, M.

IPC: G06T1/00

Abstract: This disclosure relates to advanced image signal processing technology including encoded signals and digital watermarking. We disclose methods, systems and apparatus for determining 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, printed objects, systems and apparatus are described in this disclosure.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及包括编码信号和数字水印的高级图像信号处理技术。 我们公开了用于确定对于零售包装或其他印刷设计应该选择哪种墨水来承载给定机器视觉波长的编码信号的方法，系统和设备。 我们还公开了零售产品包装和其他印刷物品以及生成这些物品的方法，包括第一种墨水中的稀疏标记和第二种墨水中的叠印墨水。 第一墨水和第二墨水通过粘性和光谱反射率差异相关。 当然，在本公开中描述了其他方法，包装，打印物体，系统和设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2016153936A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：PCT/US2016/022967

申请日：2016-03-17

Applicant: DIGIMARC CORPORATION

Inventor： FALKENSTERN, Kristyn, R. ,  REED, Alastair, M. ,  HOLUB, Vojtech ,  RODRIGUEZ, Tong, F.

IPC: G06F21/16 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04N21/8358

CPC classification number: G06T1/0021 ,  B42D25/333 ,  G06K7/12 ,  G06K19/06056 ,  G06K19/0614 ,  G07D7/00 ,  G07D7/0034 ,  G07D7/1205

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to signal processing such as digital watermarking and data hiding. A sparse or dense digital watermark signal can be conveyed with a narrow-band absorption material corresponding to a center wavelength of a Point of Sale (POS) barcode scanner. The POS barcode scanner typically captures 2D imagery. Since the narrow-band absorption material absorbs over a narrow-band it is relatively imperceptible to the Human Visual System (HVS) but can be seen by the POS scanner.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及诸如数字水印和数据隐藏的信号处理。 稀疏或密集的数字水印信号可以与对应于销售点（POS）条形码扫描器的中心波长的窄带吸收材料一起传送。 POS条码扫描器通常捕获2D图像。 由于窄带吸收材料吸收在窄带上，所以对于人类视觉系统（HVS）来说它是相对不可察觉的，但POS扫描仪可以看出。

公开(公告)号：WO2002059827A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-01

申请号：PCT/US2002/002325

申请日：2002-01-24

Applicant: DIGIMARC CORPORATION

Inventor： REED, Alastair, M. ,  HANNIGAN, Brett, T.

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/0028 ,  G06T1/0042 ,  G06T2201/0051 ,  G06T2201/0065

Abstract: Matching the color axis of the watermark detector to the color direction used by the watermark embedder. A preferred projection axis is determined for each pixel (303). The preferred projection axis for each pixel is determined by examining the color values of the surrounding pixels in a selected area. Once the preferred projection axis for each pixel is determined the color values of that pixel are projected onto this axis to generate a set of values for each pixel (304). The watermark grid or data signal can then be detected from these values using known techniques (311).

Abstract translation: 将水印检测器的颜色轴与水印嵌入器使用的颜色方向相匹配。 为每个像素（303）确定优选的投影轴。 通过检查所选区域中的周围像素的颜色值来确定每个像素的优选投影轴。 一旦确定了每个像素的优选投影轴，则该像素的颜色值被投影到该轴上以产生每个像素的一组值（304）。 然后可以使用已知技术从这些值检测水印网格或数据信号（311）。

公开(公告)号：WO2013033442A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：PCT/US2012/053201

申请日：2012-08-30

Applicant: DIGIMARC CORPORATION ,  DAVIS, Bruce, L. ,  LORD, John, D. ,  BAI, Yang ,  CONWELL, William, Y. ,  EVANS, Eric, D. ,  FILLER, Tomas ,  GERLACH, Rebecca, L. ,  REED, Alastair, M. ,  RHOADS, Geoffrey, B. ,  RODRIGUEZ, Tony, F. ,  STACH, John

Inventor： DAVIS, Bruce, L. ,  LORD, John, D. ,  BAI, Yang ,  CONWELL, William, Y. ,  EVANS, Eric, D. ,  FILLER, Tomas ,  GERLACH, Rebecca, L. ,  REED, Alastair, M. ,  RHOADS, Geoffrey, B. ,  RODRIGUEZ, Tony, F. ,  STACH, John

IPC: G06K19/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/0064 ,  G06K9/00201 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  G06K9/3216 ,  G06K2009/3225 ,  G06T3/00 ,  G06T7/73

Abstract: In some arrangements, product packaging is digitally watermarked over most of its extent to facilitate high-throughput item identification at retail checkouts. Imagery captured by conventional or plenoptic cameras can be processed (e.g., by GPUs) to derive several different perspective -transformed views - further minimizing the need to manually reposition items for identification. Crinkles and other deformations in product packaging can be optically sensed, allowing such surfaces to be virtually flattened to aid identification. Piles of items can be 3D-modelled and virtually segmented into geometric primitives to aid identification, and to discover locations of obscured items. Other data (e.g., including data from sensors in aisles, shelves and carts, and gaze tracking for clues about visual saliency) can be used in assessing identification hypotheses about an item. A great variety of other features, e.g., involving marked conveyor belts, colored illumination clues, expedited checkout for trusted shoppers, expert bagging systems, etc., are also detailed.

Abstract translation: 在一些安排中，产品包装在其大部分程度上以数字水印方式，以促进零售结算处的高通量物品识别。 可以通过常规或全光照相机拍摄的图像（例如，通过GPU）来处理几个不同的透视变换视图 - 进一步最小化手动重新定位项目以进行识别的需要。 可以光学检测产品包装中的皱纹和其他变形，使得这些表面几乎变平，以帮助识别。 物品堆可以3D建模，并将其虚拟分割成几何图元，以帮助识别，并发现隐藏物品的位置。 可以使用其他数据（例如，包括来自在通道中的传感器的数据，架子和推车以及关于视觉显着性的线索的凝视跟踪）来评估关于物品的识别假设。 还详细描述了各种各样的其它特征，例如涉及标记的输送带，彩色照明线索，可靠购物者的快速结帐，专家装袋系统等。

公开(公告)号：WO2011088386A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：PCT/US2011/021388

申请日：2011-01-14

Applicant: DIGIMARC CORPORATION ,  DAVIS, Bruce, L. ,  HAAGA, Donald ,  REED, Alastair, M. ,  RODRIGUEZ, Tony, F. ,  RHOADS, Geoffrey, B.

Inventor： DAVIS, Bruce, L. ,  HAAGA, Donald ,  REED, Alastair, M. ,  RODRIGUEZ, Tony, F. ,  RHOADS, Geoffrey, B.

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/32149 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F21/64 ,  G06F2221/2119 ,  G06F2221/2151 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G06T11/40 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G06T11/80

Abstract: The present invention relates to program instructions stored on a computer readable medium, and operative to configure a programmable processing system to perform the following acts: provide plural authoring tools enabling a user to define elements of a work of art, at least one of said tools providing a network hook by which network functionality can be associated with an element; provide at least one network authoring tool enabling a user to define network functionality associated with one or more of said network hooks; wherein the configured system is adapted to produce artwork comprised of elements, at least certain of which are associated with user-defined network functionality.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及存储在计算机可读介质上的程序指令，并且可操作以配置可编程处理系统以执行以下动作：提供多个创作工具，使得用户能够定义艺术作品的元素，所述工具中的至少一个 提供网络挂钩，网络功能可以通过该钩子与元素相关联; 提供至少一个网络创作工具，使得用户能够定义与一个或多个所述网络挂钩相关联的网络功能; 其中所配置的系统适于产生由元素组成的艺术品，其中至少某些与用户定义的网络功能相关联。

公开(公告)号：WO2006009663A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-26

申请号：PCT/US2005/020790

申请日：2005-06-13

Applicant: DIGIMARC CORPORATION ,  RODRIGUEZ, Tony, F. ,  CALHOON, Sean ,  CARR, Scott, J. ,  GRAY, Steven ,  REED, Alastair, M.

Inventor： RODRIGUEZ, Tony, F. ,  CALHOON, Sean ,  CARR, Scott, J. ,  GRAY, Steven ,  REED, Alastair, M.

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30864 ,  G06F17/30265 ,  G06F17/30743 ,  G06F17/30749

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems to improve network searching for watermarked content. In some implementations we employ keyword searching to narrow the universe of possible URL candidates. A resulting URL list is searched for digital watermarking. A system is provided to allow customer input. For example, a customer enters keywords or network locations. The keywords or network locations are provided to a watermark-enabled web browser which accesses locations associated with the keywords or network locations. Some implementations of the present invention employ a plurality of distributed watermark-enabled web browsers. Other aspects of the invention provide methods and system to facilitate desktop searching and automated metadata gathering and generating. In one implementation a digital watermark is used to determine whether metadata associated with an image or audio file is current or fresh. The metadata is updated when it is out of date. Watermarks can also be used to link to or facilitate so-called on-line "blogs" (or online conversations).

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了改进水印内容的网络搜索的方法和系统。 在一些实现中，我们使用关键词搜索来缩小可能的URL候选者的范围。 搜索得到的URL列表以获得数字水印。 提供了一个允许客户输入的系统。 例如，客户输入关键字或网络位置。 关键字或网络位置被提供给访问与关键字或网络位置相关联的位置的启用水印的网络浏览器。 本发明的一些实施方案采用多个分布式水印启用的网络浏览器。 本发明的其他方面提供了方便和系统以便于桌面搜索和自动元数据收集和生成。 在一个实现中，使用数字水印来确定与图像或音频文件相关联的元数据是当前还是新鲜。 元数据在过期时更新。 水印也可用于链接或促进所谓的在线“博客”（或在线对话）。

公开(公告)号：WO2003005291A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-16

申请号：PCT/US2002/020832

申请日：2002-07-01

Applicant: DIGIMARC CORPORATION ,  REED, Alastair, M. ,  BRUNDAGE, Trent, J. ,  HANNIGAN, Brett, T. ,  CATTONE, Jeremy ,  BRADLEY, Brett, A. ,  BERKLEY, Lou, H., Jr.

Inventor： REED, Alastair, M. ,  BRUNDAGE, Trent, J. ,  HANNIGAN, Brett, T. ,  CATTONE, Jeremy ,  BRADLEY, Brett, A. ,  BERKLEY, Lou, H., Jr.

IPC: G06K09/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/0042 ,  G06T1/0028 ,  H04N1/32309 ,  H04N2201/3233 ,  H04N2201/3261 ,  H04N2201/3266

Abstract: The present invention relates to digital watermarking. In a preferred embodiment, a media signal (12) is embedded with a digital watermark component. The media signal includes a cyan color plane, a magenta color plane, a yellow color plane, and a black color planes. The digital watermark component is inverted, and embedded in the the black color plane (112). The embedding of the black plane is spatially aligned with the embedding of the cyan, magenta and yellow planes (114). The resulting watermark is fragile, since signal processing techniques that combine the color planes with the black color plane effectively cancels the watermark signal in localized areas. The inventive watermark also includes low-visibility properties, since the watermark signal cancels perceived luminance changes in local areas throughout the media signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及数字水印技术。 在优选实施例中，媒体信号（12）嵌入有数字水印分量。 媒体信号包括青色平面，品红色平面，黄色平面和黑色平面。 数字水印分量被反转，嵌入黑色平面（112）。 黑色平面的嵌入在空间上与青色，品红色和黄色平面（114）的嵌入对齐。 所产生的水印是脆弱的，因为将彩色平面与黑色平面相结合的信号处理技术有效地抵消了局部区域中的水印信号。 本发明的水印还包括低可见性属性，因为水印信号消除了遍及媒体信号的局部区域中感知的亮度变化。

公开(公告)号：WO2018034996A2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：PCT/US2017/046639

申请日：2017-08-11

Applicant: DIGIMARC CORPORATION

Inventor： FALKENSTERN, Kristyn, R. ,  REED, Alastair, M.

IPC: G06T1/00

Abstract: This disclosure relates to advanced image signal processing technology including encoded signals and digital watermarking. We disclose methods, systems and apparatus for determining 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, printed objects, systems and apparatus are described in this disclosure.

公开(公告)号：WO2014197869A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：PCT/US2014/041417

申请日：2014-06-06

Applicant: DIGIMARC CORPORATION

Inventor： RHOADS, Geoffrey, B. ,  REED, Alastair, M.

IPC: H04N1/405

CPC classification number: H04N1/32208 ,  H04N1/32309

Abstract: Information is encoded in an image signal by exploiting spectral differences between colors that appear the same when rendered. These spectral differences are detected using image sensing that discerns the spectral differences. Spectral difference detection methods include using sensor- synchronized spectrally- structured- light imaging, 3D sensors, imaging spectrophotometers, and higher resolution Bayer pattern capture relative to resolution of patches used to convey a spectral difference signal.

Abstract translation: 通过利用呈现时出现的颜色之间的光谱差异，信息被编码在图像信号中。 使用识别光谱差异的图像检测来检测这些光谱差异。 光谱差分检测方法包括使用传感器同步的光谱结构光成像，3D传感器，成像分光光度计和相对于用于传送光谱差信号的贴片的分辨率的更高分辨率拜耳图案捕获。