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Multi-modal method for locating objects in images

  • US 5,864,630 A
  • Filed: 11/20/1996
  • Issued: 01/26/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/20/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for locating objects in images, comprising:

  • tracking designated objects in the images using a plurality of channels during a first number of frames, the objects comprised of one or more features, each of said channels producing an independent representation comprising perceived locations of said one or more features;

    determining a general score for each channel;

    selecting, based on said general scores, at least one channel for additional tracking;

    tracking the objects using said at least one channel during a second number of frames, each said at least one channel producing an independent representation comprising perceived locations of said one or more features; and

    combining said independent representations to produce a tracked output.

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