Correcting image capture distortion
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- obtaining input data, the input data representing imagery captured with an optical lens, the input data comprising test data consisting of white noise and a separate machine-readable signal, in which the test data is auxiliary to and imperceptible in the imagery;
evaluating characteristics associated with the test data to determine information regarding blurring of the input data associated with the optical lens or image capture;
using a programmed processor, adjusting the input data to compensate for or to correct the blurring based at least in part on the information;
analyzing the compensated for or corrected input data to obtain the machine-readable signal.
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Abstract
The disclosure relates generally to improving readability of machine-readable information, despite signal capture distortion. One claim recites a method comprising: obtaining input data, the input data representing imagery or video, the input data comprising test data and a machine-readable signal; determining characteristics associated with the test data to determine information regarding signal capture distortion of the input data; based on at least the characteristics, determining an amount of correction or counteracting to be applied to the input data; using a programmed processor, applying a determined amount of correction or counteracting to the input data; and analyzing corrected or counteracted input data to obtain the machine-readable signal. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided as well.
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27 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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obtaining input data, the input data representing imagery captured with an optical lens, the input data comprising test data consisting of white noise and a separate machine-readable signal, in which the test data is auxiliary to and imperceptible in the imagery; evaluating characteristics associated with the test data to determine information regarding blurring of the input data associated with the optical lens or image capture; using a programmed processor, adjusting the input data to compensate for or to correct the blurring based at least in part on the information; analyzing the compensated for or corrected input data to obtain the machine-readable signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus comprising:
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electronic memory for storing input data, the input data representing imagery captured with at least an optical lens, the input data comprising test data consisting of white noise and a separate machine-readable signal, in which the test data is auxiliary to and imperceptible in the imagery; and an electronic processor programmed for; evaluating characteristics associated with the test data to determine information regarding blurring of the input data associated with the optical lens or image capture; adjusting the input data to compensate for or to correct the blurring based at least in part on the information; analyzing the compensated for or corrected input data to obtain the machine-readable signal. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method comprising:
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obtaining input data, the input data representing imagery or video, the input data comprising test data consisting of white noise and a separate machine-readable signal, in which the test data is auxiliary to and imperceptible in the imagery or video; determining characteristics associated with the test data to determine information regarding signal capture distortion of the input data; based on at least the characteristics, determining an amount of correction or counteracting to be applied to the input data; using a programmed processor, applying a determined amount of correction or counteracting to the input data; and analyzing corrected or counteracted input data to obtain the machine-readable signal. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An apparatus comprising:
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electronic memory for storing input data, the input data representing imagery or video, the input data comprising test data consisting of white noise and a separate machine-readable signal, in which the test data is auxiliary to and imperceptible in the imagery or video; and an electronic processor programmed for; determining characteristics associated with the test data to determine information regarding signal capture distortion of the input data; based on at least the characteristics, determining an amount of correction or counteracting to be applied to the input data; applying a determined amount of correction or counteracting to the input data; and analyzing corrected or counteracted input data to obtain the machine-readable signal. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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