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Method for omnidirectional processing of 2D images including recognizable characters

  • US 8,682,077 B1
  • Filed: 06/11/2010
  • Issued: 03/25/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/28/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for utilization of device having an imaging assembly including an image sensor, a memory, a trigger switch, and a hand graspable housing, the method including:

  • activating capture of image data into said memory utilizing said trigger switch;

    searching for pixel groupings utilizing said image data, wherein a pixel grouping is characterized by one or more adjacent like valued pixels;

    identifying a pair of similarly sized pixel groupings;

    utilizing a result of said identifying, determining a location for searching for a character pixel grouping;

    developing shape characterizing data for said character pixel grouping; and

    recognizing a character represented by said character pixel grouping.

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