Whole order orientation method and apparatus
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1. A method of determining orientation of a set of recorded images, comprising the steps of:
- (a) scanning a set of recorded images, said set including a plurality of recorded images, to obtain information regarding at least one scene characteristic distributed asymmetrically in the separate recorded images;
(b) determining probability estimates of orientation of each of the recorded images for which at least one scene characteristic is obtained as a function of asymmetry in distribution of the scene characteristic; and
(c) determining a probability of orientation for said set of recorded images from the probability estimates of orientation of each of the recorded images in said set.
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To determine the orientation of a set of recorded images, the recorded images are scanned. The scanning operation obtains information regarding at least one scene characteristic distributed asymmetrically in the separate recorded images. Probability estimates of orientation of each of the recorded images for which at least one scene characteristic is obtained are determined as a function of asymmetry in distribution of the scene characteristic. Probability of orientation for the set of recorded images is determined from the probability estimates of orientation of each of the recorded images in the set.
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1. A method of determining orientation of a set of recorded images, comprising the steps of:
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(a) scanning a set of recorded images, said set including a plurality of recorded images, to obtain information regarding at least one scene characteristic distributed asymmetrically in the separate recorded images; (b) determining probability estimates of orientation of each of the recorded images for which at least one scene characteristic is obtained as a function of asymmetry in distribution of the scene characteristic; and (c) determining a probability of orientation for said set of recorded images from the probability estimates of orientation of each of the recorded images in said set. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15)
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9. An apparatus for determining orientation of a set of individual recorded images, comprising:
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a scanner which is operative to scan recorded images and provide digital signals representative of said recorded images; and an orientation processor, coupled to said scanner to receive said digital signals, said processor being operative to execute the steps of; determining the asymmetric distribution of at least one scene characteristic in said recorded images; and determining the probability of orientation for said set of recorded images as a function of the determined asymmetric distribution of the at least one scene characteristic. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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