Patents by Inventor Clifford Clausen

Clifford Clausen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Fractal image compression using reinforcement learning
    Patent number: 6775415
    Abstract: A method for fractal image compression using reinforced learning is disclosed. The reinforced learning algorithm improves the performance of fractal image compression algorithms by improving image partitioning and transform family selection while considering the impact of domain to range matching. The present invention differs from other fractal image compression algorithms in that it makes decisions about transform family and image partitioning by generalizing from experience compressing small portions of an image to compressing an image as a whole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: George Mason University
    Inventors: Clifford Clausen, Harry Wechsler