Methods and systems for processing images for inspection of an object

US8942465B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8942465-B2
Application numberUS-201113323957-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 13, 2011
Priority dateDec 13, 2011
Publication dateJan 27, 2015
Grant dateJan 27, 2015

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Methods and systems for processing images are provided. One method includes obtaining a plurality of images corresponding to at least one area of an object and performing a rectification of at least some of the plurality of images using a reference structure. The method also includes performing a gradient vector field analysis on the rectified plurality of images of the object to identify anomaly regions within the object.

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What is claimed is: 1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium for Identifying anomalies in an object that is imaged using at least one processor, the non-transitory Computer readable storage medium including instructions to command the processor to: obtain a plurality of images corresponding to at least one area of an object; perform a rectification of at least some of the plurality of images using a reference structure; and perform a gradient vector field analysis…

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What does patent US8942465B2 cover?
Methods and systems for processing images are provided. One method includes obtaining a plurality of images corresponding to at least one area of an object and performing a rectification of at least some of the plurality of images using a reference structure. The method also includes performing a gradient vector field analysis on the rectified plurality of images of the object to identify anoma…
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Brooksby Glen William, Dos Santos Mendonca Paulo Ricardo, Liu Shubao, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G06T7/0004. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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