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Robust sub-model shape-finder

  • US 6,516,092 B1
  • Filed: 05/29/1998
  • Issued: 02/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for finding a pattern in an image using a full curvilinear model having a plurality of sub-models, each sub-model including a single vertex and a first and second segment connected thereto, the method comprising:

  • providing a model having at least two sub-models, two sub-models being in substantially overlapping relationship along most of a first segment of each of the two sub-models, each of the two sub-models also each having a second segment that extends in non-overlapping relationship; and

    finding the pattern in the image using the model.

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