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Efficient method for reading meter values by processing digital images of a meter

  • US 20060045339A1
  • Filed: 08/27/2004
  • Published: 03/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/27/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for reading a meter, comprising:

  • capturing an image of digits displayed by the meter;

    for any fully visible digit;

    determining a vertical position of the digit;

    retrieving a symbol from a symbol mask set;

    aligning the symbol and the digit according to the vertical position of the digit; and

    correlating the symbol and the digit.

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