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Multi-stage method for object detection using cognitive swarms and system for automated response to detected objects

  • US 8,515,126 B1
  • Filed: 06/18/2009
  • Issued: 08/20/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/03/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A multi-stage method of object detection, comprising:

  • a first stage, the first stage comprising acts of;

    searching for members of a predetermined general-class of objects in an image using cognitive swarm;

    detecting members of the general-class of objects in the image; and

    selecting regions of the image containing detected members of the general-class of objects; and

    a second stage, the second stage comprising acts of;

    searching for members of a predetermined specific-class of objects within the selected regions; and

    detecting members of the specific-class of objects within the selected regions of the image, whereby members of the specific-class of objects are located in the image.

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