Abstract: A method for automatically detecting and suppressing cross-color and cross-luma present in a baseband component video signal includes receiving component pixel data of a current pixel, a first previous pixel and a second previous pixel. First, second and third differences are calculated based on the component pixel data of the current, first previous and second previous pixels, and the presence of cross-luma and/or cross-color is determined for the current pixel based on an absolute value of at least one of the first, the second and the third differences. A per pixel count associated with the component pixel data of the current pixel is determined based on the determined presence of at least one of cross-luma and cross-color, and the component pixel data of the current pixel is modified based on the per pixel count.

Abstract: An image processing method includes: inputting color image data obtained by capturing an image at a given imaging sensitivity level; and converting the color image data to a specific uniform color space determined in correspondence to the imaging sensitivity level.

Abstract: A method and a system of automatically detecting a boundary of a target object by using an ultrasound diagnostic image. In accordance with the present invention, the boundary of the target object can be detected automatically and precisely. The ultrasound diagnostic method and system form an edge detection boundary candidate model by detecting an edge of the ultrasound diagnostic image, forming a simplification boundary candidate model by performing a simplification operation to the edge detection boundary candidate model, forming a sessionization boundary candidate model by performing a sessionization operation to the simplification boundary candidate model, and detecting the boundary of the target object of the ultrasound diagnostic image based on the edge detection boundary candidate model, the simplification boundary candidate model and the sessionization boundary candidate model.

Abstract: The method comprises steps of making a plaster dental cast of a patient, reconstructing jaw image assembly models, performing registration between physical stone and image model, adjusting the plaster dental cast based on a x-ray cephalometric plan, tracking movements of the plaster dental cast, obtaining optimal symmetry planes of the upper and lower jaw image assemblies, determining whether a degree of overall symmetry is elevated, and making surgical occlusal splints for surgical guiding. With foregoing method, possible results of executing an orthognathic surgical plan can be predicted and the surgical plan can be considered more carefully to achieve both occlusion function and facial symmetry.

Abstract: A system and related techniques provide a platform for encoding high density geometric symbol sets, for example a triangular barcode-type of encoding which may be used to encode drivers' licenses, biometric IDs, passports, or other transaction or identification media. According to embodiments of the invention in one regard, an inkjet, laser or other printer or output device may imprint a paper, plastic or other media with geometric symbols such as triangles in a defined array, to represent, for instance, name, address, or other identifying information, for instance such as digital facial photographs, iris or retinal scans, fingerprints, signatures, or other information. The geometric symbols may in one regard be arranged in a staggered format, separated in embodiments by a white space that may serve to reduce aliasing effects and other distortions.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for extending regions in two-dimensional (2-D) image space or volumes in three-dimensional (3-D) image space that are generated by a test area-based region growing mechanism. Embodiments of a dilation mechanism may perform post-processing of a region or volume generated by the test area-based region growing mechanism to correct for an edge inset resulting from a radius used to define the test area. The dilation mechanism may perform a morphological dilate to expand the region or volume to the proper edge of the desired object in the image data within the tolerance range of the threshold, and thus corrects for the inset error introduced by the test area radius used by the region growing mechanism. The dilation mechanism may be limited to extending the region or volume to the radius distance from the edge of the original region or volume generated by the region growing mechanism.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image inputting section through which image information containing object information and secure object information is received, the object information representing at least one object and the secure object information indicating an object that should be protected against tampering. A first image-data generator generates first image data for forming an image, the first image data being generated in accordance with the object information. A secure object identifying section identifies a secure object based on the secure object information. A characteristic information detector extracts at least a part of the object information on the secure object, the part of the object information being a characteristic information on the secure object. A second image-data generator generates second image data for forming a characteristic image representing the characteristic information. An image data combiner combines the first image data and the second image data.

Abstract: An apparatus for marking a film copy includes a mapper and a coder. The mapper maps a print identifier to be associated with the film copy into a serial number comprising a sequence of J numbers. The coder creates at least two-error correcting numbers, e.g. Y and Z, as a function of one, or more, of the J numbers. The film copy is then marked in accordance with L numbers, which comprise at least the two-error correcting numbers Y and Z.

Abstract: A method for recommending a collection of digital images from a set of images includes specifying at least one image selection criterion. For each of a plurality of images in the set of images, an image quality value for the image is determined. Images are recommended for the collection by taking into consideration the image quality value for the images and the degree to which the collection satisfies the at least one image selection criterion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for tracking a movable object using a plurality of images, each of which is separated by an interval of time is disclosed. The plurality of images includes first and second images. The method and apparatus include elements for aligning the first and second images as a function of (i) at least one feature of a first movable object captured in the first image, and (ii) at least one feature of a second movable object captured in the second image; and after aligning the first and second images, comparing at least one portion of the first image with at least one portion of the second image.

Abstract: A system and method for generating an image of an object that is substantially free of artifacts induced by missing data is disclosed. The method includes performing a computed tomography (CT) imaging process using a cone-beam traversed over an actual scan path to acquire actual CT data having missing data. The method also includes reconstructing an initial image of a volume of interest (VOI) using the actual CT data, with the initial reconstructed image having artifacts attributable to the missing data, and reprojecting the reconstructed image of the VOI onto a virtual scan path to at least acquire virtual data corresponding to the missing data. Further, the method includes reconstructing an improved image of the VOI using the actual CT data and the virtual data, with the artifacts reduced in the improved reconstructed image.

Abstract: In a digital signal processing system, a method for selecting a transform function to apply to an input signal based on characteristics of the signal, and for self-adjusting criteria which are used in selecting a transform function to apply to a subsequent signal. Characteristics are obtained from the signal. The characteristics are compared to adjustable criteria which are used in selecting a transform function. Differing criteria are maintained for the different selectable transform functions. A record is maintained of transform functions selected and the particular characteristics that caused the selection. Based on the ability of a transform function to minimally define the coded signal, an inverse transform function is selected to decode the signal. The criteria used in selecting a transform function to apply to a subsequent signal are adjusted based on a quality measure of the decoded signal and the record of selected transform functions.

Abstract: Color is edited using a color representation including digital values B (brightness), e and f such that B=?{square root over (D2+E2+F2)}, e=E/B; f=F/B, where DEF is a linear color coordinate system. Alternatively, color is represented using digital values B, C (chroma) and H (hue), where cos C=D/B and tan H=E/F. Brightness can be changed without a color shift by changing the B coordinate and leaving unchanged the other coordinates e and f or C and H. Other features are also provided. Brightness coding methods are provided to reduced the size of image data for storage and/or network transmission. The coding methods include logarithmic coding. Some embodiments use logarithmic or linear coding depending on the brightness at a particular pixel.

Abstract: A system and method of inspecting electrical circuits with multiple optical inputs, including: obtaining first and second image data that are generally spatially coincidental but which each include some image data that is different, modifying one of the images by employing the other image so as to produce an enhanced representation of the electrical circuit, and inspecting the enhanced representation for defects.

Abstract: An authentication system comprises: a generating part for generating face information including at least one of three-dimensional shape information and two-dimensional information in the face of a first person to be authenticated on the basis of measurement information of the first person; a model modifying part for modifying a standard model of a human face by using the face information, thereby generating an individual model of the face of the first person; a calculating part for calculating a first model perfection level as a perfection level of the individual model on the basis of reliability of the face information; an extracting part for extracting first feature information as feature information of the first person from the individual model; an obtaining part for obtaining second feature information as feature information of a second person to be compared which is pre-registered; and an authenticating part for performing an authenticating operation on the first person by using the first model perfectio

Abstract: A method for matching biometric data is disclosed. A biometric information source is sensed to provide an image thereof. The image is then analysed to extract features thereform. A feature is selected as a first feature and a plurality of polygons are generated with a location of the first feature as a vertex of each. The polygons are then used to search a lookup table in order to determine an orientation and translation of the image relative to stored reference data.

Abstract: In a method, apparatus, and computer program encoded with a data structure, for processing radiographic images and digital fluoroscopy radiographic (DFR) images acquired with the same imaging system using a single detector, three different types of image orientation are defined. These are a “system flip/rotation” that is dependent on the imaging system, a “pre-flip/rotation” orientation that is applied before the images are shown on a monitor, and a “post-flip/rotation” that is applied after an image is shown on the monitor. For this orientation change, the original image must be stored and subsequently manipulated. For pre-processing, DFR images are subjected only to the system flip/rotation, whereas radiographic images are subjected to the system flip/rotation as well as the pre-flip/rotation. For post-processing, both the DFR images and the radiographic images are subjected to the post-flip/rotation.

Abstract: A method includes making a first determination as to whether a current pixel has a value which reflects a mosquito noise artifact, and determining whether to apply a filtering process at the current pixel based on a result of the first determination. In addition, or alternatively, a method includes making a second determination as to whether a current pixel has a value which reflects a ringing artifact, and determining whether to apply a filtering process at the current pixel based on a result of the second determination.

Abstract: Image determining apparatuses, image determining methods, image enhancement apparatuses, and image enhancement methods are provided. An image determining apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: (A) a histogram data generation section; (B) an attribute information obtaining section; and (C) a determining section.

Abstract: Image determining apparatuses, image enhancement apparatuses, backlight image enhancement apparatuses, and backlight image enhancement methods are provided.