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Method of feature identification and analysis

  • US 7,212,670 B1
  • Filed: 05/03/2002
  • Issued: 05/01/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/03/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for classifying and analyzing a digital image containing aggregate and individual features, said method comprising:

  • providing a digital image;

    segmenting the digital image to produce a aggregate image file, said aggregate image file comprising a first series of polygons with boundary lines;

    correcting said first series of polygons by merging adjacent homogenous ones of said first series of polygons to create a larger polygon;

    segmenting individual features within said larger polygons;

    classifying individual features;

    analyzing individual features;

    wherein correcting said first series of polygons comprises unsupervised and manual correction;

    wherein said manual correction comprises identifying boundary lines of first series polygon segments and merging said segments; and

    wherein identifying said boundary lines comprises drawing a line or polygon to merge adjacent ones of said first series polygons.

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