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公开(公告)号:US20210157998A1
公开(公告)日:2021-05-27
申请号:US17150801
申请日:2021-01-15
Applicant: Digimarc Corporation
Inventor: Tony F. Rodriguez , Bruce L. Davis , Geoffrey B. Rhoads , John D. Lord , Alastair M. Reed , Eric D. Evans , Rebecca L. Gerlach , Yang Bai , John F. Stach , Tomas Filler , Marc G. Footen , Sean Calhoon , William Y. Conwell , Brian T. MacIntosh
IPC: G06K7/10 , G06K7/14 , G06K9/18 , G06K9/20 , G06K9/78 , G06Q30/00 , G07G1/00 , G06Q20/20 , G06K9/00 , G06Q10/08
Abstract: In some arrangements, product packaging is digitally watermarked over most of its extent to facilitate high-throughput item identification at retail checkouts. Imagery captured by conventional or plenoptic cameras can be processed (e.g., by GPUs) to derive several different perspective-transformed views—further minimizing the need to manually reposition items for identification. Crinkles and other deformations in product packaging can be optically sensed, allowing such surfaces to be virtually flattened to aid identification. Piles of items can be 3D-modelled and virtually segmented into geometric primitives to aid identification, and to discover locations of obscured items. Other data (e.g., including data from sensors in aisles, shelves and carts, and gaze tracking for clues about visual saliency) can be used in assessing identification hypotheses about an item. Logos may be identified and used—or ignored—in product identification. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.
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公开(公告)号:US20200380226A1
公开(公告)日:2020-12-03
申请号:US16893856
申请日:2020-06-05
Applicant: Digimarc Corporation
Inventor: Tony F. Rodriguez , Bruce L. Davis , Geoffrey B. Rhoads , John D. Lord , Alastair M. Reed , Eric D. Evans , Rebecca L. Gerlach , Yang Bai , John F. Stach , Tomas Filler , Marc G. Footen , Sean Calhoon , William Y. Conwell , Brian T. MacIntosh
IPC: G06K7/10 , G06K7/14 , G06K9/18 , G06K9/20 , G06K9/78 , G06Q30/00 , G07G1/00 , G06Q20/20 , G06K9/00 , G06Q10/08
Abstract: In some arrangements, product packaging is digitally watermarked over most of its extent to facilitate high-throughput item identification at retail checkouts. Imagery captured by conventional or plenoptic cameras can be processed (e.g., by GPUs) to derive several different perspective-transformed views—further minimizing the need to manually reposition items for identification. Crinkles and other deformations in product packaging can be optically sensed, allowing such surfaces to be virtually flattened to aid identification. Piles of items can be 3D-modelled and virtually segmented into geometric primitives to aid identification, and to discover locations of obscured items. Other data (e.g., including data from sensors in aisles, shelves and carts, and gaze tracking for clues about visual saliency) can be used in assessing identification hypotheses about an item. Logos may be identified and used—or ignored—in product identification. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.
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公开(公告)号:US20200372228A1
公开(公告)日:2020-11-26
申请号:US16893834
申请日:2020-06-05
Applicant: Digimarc Corporation
Inventor: Tony F. Rodriguez , Bruce L. Davis , Geoffrey B. Rhoads , John D. Lord , Alastair M. Reed , Eric D. Evans , Rebecca L. Gerlach , Yang Bai , John F. Stach , Tomas Filler , Marc G. Footen , Sean Calhoon , William Y. Conwell , Brian T. MacIntosh
IPC: G06K7/10 , G06K7/14 , G06K9/18 , G06K9/20 , G06K9/78 , G06Q30/00 , G07G1/00 , G06Q20/20 , G06K9/00 , G06Q10/08
Abstract: In some arrangements, product packaging is digitally watermarked over most of its extent to facilitate high-throughput item identification at retail checkouts. Imagery captured by conventional or plenoptic cameras can be processed (e.g., by GPUs) to derive several different perspective-transformed views—further minimizing the need to manually reposition items for identification. Crinkles and other deformations in product packaging can be optically sensed, allowing such surfaces to be virtually flattened to aid identification. Piles of items can be 3D-modelled and virtually segmented into geometric primitives to aid identification, and to discover locations of obscured items. Other data (e.g., including data from sensors in aisles, shelves and carts, and gaze tracking for clues about visual saliency) can be used in assessing identification hypotheses about an item. Logos may be identified and used—or ignored—in product identification. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.
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公开(公告)号:US09600982B2
公开(公告)日:2017-03-21
申请号:US14839561
申请日:2015-08-28
Applicant: Digimarc Corporation
Inventor: Brian T. MacIntosh
CPC classification number: G07G1/0036 , G06K9/00664 , G06K9/4671 , G06K9/78 , G06Q20/208 , G06Q30/00 , G06T5/006 , G06T7/0004 , G06T7/73 , G06T2207/10016 , G06T2207/10021 , G06T2207/10024 , G07G1/0009 , G07G1/0063 , G07G1/06 , G07G1/12
Abstract: In some arrangements, product packaging is digitally watermarked over most of its extent to facilitate high-throughput item identification at retail checkouts. Imagery captured by conventional or plenoptic cameras can be processed (e.g., by GPUs) to derive several different perspective-transformed views—further minimizing the need to manually reposition items for identification. Crinkles and other deformations in product packaging can be optically sensed, allowing such surfaces to be virtually flattened to aid identification. Piles of items can be 3D-modeled and virtually segmented into geometric primitives to aid identification, and to discover locations of obscured items. Other data (e.g., including data from sensors in aisles, shelves and carts, and gaze tracking for clues about visual saliency) can be used in assessing identification hypotheses about an item. Logos may be identified and used—or ignored—in product identification. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.
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公开(公告)号:US09129277B2
公开(公告)日:2015-09-08
申请号:US13946968
申请日:2013-07-19
Applicant: Digimarc Corporation
Inventor: Brian T. MacIntosh
CPC classification number: G07G1/0036 , G06K9/00664 , G06K9/4671 , G06K9/78 , G06Q20/208 , G06Q30/00 , G06T5/006 , G06T7/0004 , G06T7/73 , G06T2207/10016 , G06T2207/10021 , G06T2207/10024 , G07G1/0009 , G07G1/0063 , G07G1/06 , G07G1/12
Abstract: In some arrangements, product packaging is digitally watermarked over most of its extent to facilitate high-throughput item identification at retail checkouts. Imagery captured by conventional or plenoptic cameras can be processed (e.g., by GPUs) to derive several different perspective-transformed views—further minimizing the need to manually reposition items for identification. Crinkles and other deformations in product packaging can be optically sensed, allowing such surfaces to be virtually flattened to aid identification. Piles of items can be 3D-modelled and virtually segmented into geometric primitives to aid identification, and to discover locations of obscured items. Other data (e.g., including data from sensors in aisles, shelves and carts, and gaze tracking for clues about visual saliency) can be used in assessing identification hypotheses about an item. Logos may be identified and used—or ignored—in product identification. A great variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.
Abstract translation: 在一些安排中,产品包装在其大部分程度上以数字水印方式,以促进零售结算处的高通量物品识别。 可以通过传统或全光照相机拍摄的图像(例如,通过GPU)来处理几个不同的透视变换视图 - 进一步最小化手动重新定位项目以进行识别的需要。 产品包装中的皱纹和其他变形可以光学感测,允许这些表面几乎变平,以帮助识别。 物品堆可以3D建模,并将其虚拟分割成几何图元,以帮助识别,并发现隐藏物品的位置。 可以使用其他数据(例如,包括来自在通道中的传感器的数据,架子和推车以及关于视觉显着性的线索的凝视跟踪)来评估关于物品的识别假设。 产品标识中可能会识别和使用或忽略标识。 还详细介绍了各种各样的其他功能和安排。
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公开(公告)号:US20130308818A1
公开(公告)日:2013-11-21
申请号:US13804314
申请日:2013-03-14
Applicant: Digimarc Corporation
Inventor: Brian T. MacIntosh , Tony F. Rodriguez , Ravi K. Sharma , Matthew M. Weaver
IPC: G06T1/00
CPC classification number: H04N21/4307 , G06T1/0021 , H04N21/41407 , H04N21/4305 , H04N21/4331 , H04N21/44008 , H04N21/4622
Abstract: A content fingerprint based recognition system employs local caching of portions of a fingerprint database to manage network services for identifying which programs a user's mobile device is exposed to and the timing of events within the program. The system enables background recognition and synchronization of network services in a way that consumes less device power and bandwidth.
Abstract translation: 基于内容指纹的识别系统使用指纹数据库的部分的本地缓存来管理网络服务以识别用户的移动设备暴露的哪些节目以及节目内的事件的定时。 该系统能够以较少的设备功率和带宽的方式实现网络服务的背景识别和同步。
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公开(公告)号:US20210241607A1
公开(公告)日:2021-08-05
申请号:US17174712
申请日:2021-02-12
Applicant: Digimarc Corporation
Inventor: Geoffrey B. Rhoads , Tony F. Rodriguez , John D. Lord , Nicole Rhoads , Brian T. MacIntosh , William Y. Conwell
IPC: G08C17/02 , G06K9/22 , H04N1/00 , H04N5/232 , G06K9/00 , G06K9/32 , G06K9/62 , G06F16/29 , G06F16/583 , G06F16/58 , G06F16/9537 , G06F16/9535 , G06F16/955 , H04L29/08
Abstract: Mobile phones and other portable devices are equipped with a variety of technologies by which existing functionality can be improved, and new functionality can be provided. Some aspects relate to visual search capabilities, and determining appropriate actions responsive to different image inputs. Others relate to processing of image data. Still others concern metadata generation, processing, and representation. Yet others concern user interface improvements. Other aspects relate to imaging architectures, in which a mobile phone's image sensor is one in a chain of stages that successively act on packetized instructions/data, to capture and later process imagery. Still other aspects relate to distribution of processing tasks between the mobile device and remote resources (“the cloud”). Elemental image processing (e.g., simple filtering and edge detection) can be performed on the mobile phone, while other operations can be referred out to remote service providers. The remote service providers can be selected using techniques such as reverse auctions, through which they compete for processing tasks. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed.
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公开(公告)号:US10262356B2
公开(公告)日:2019-04-16
申请号:US15427632
申请日:2017-02-08
Applicant: Digimarc Corporation
Inventor: Bruce L. Davis , Geoffrey B. Rhoads , Eoin C. Sinclair , Brian T. MacIntosh
Abstract: An illustrative implementation of the technology includes three primary components: a desktop application, a mobile phone application, and connections to retailer inventory and pricing APIs (e.g., for Walmart and/or Best Buy). The experience begins with the consumer going to an online retailer's website (e.g., Amazon) to search for a product. The desktop application automatically searches for the same product using the APIs of Walmart and/or Best Buy. If matches and near-matches of the product are found, the product name, model, price, and local availability at affiliate locations is shown. With a mobile phone camera-scan of the product page, relevant information is transferred to the consumer's phone. From there, the consumer can interact with the options on the mobile phone to be directed to the nearby brick and mortar store of choice carrying that product at the price they want. Along the way, the retailer can present offers and additional product information directly to the consumer. A great variety of other technologies and arrangements are also detailed.
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公开(公告)号:US09986282B2
公开(公告)日:2018-05-29
申请号:US15073172
申请日:2016-03-17
Applicant: Digimarc Corporation
Inventor: Brian T. MacIntosh , Tony F. Rodriguez , Ravi K. Sharma , Matthew M. Weaver
IPC: H04N21/43 , G06T1/00 , H04N21/44 , H04N21/462 , H04N21/414 , H04N21/433
CPC classification number: H04N21/4307 , G06T1/0021 , H04N21/41407 , H04N21/4305 , H04N21/4331 , H04N21/44008 , H04N21/4622
Abstract: Supplemental network services are synchronized with a program using the program's audio signal. A synchronization method employs local caching of portions of a fingerprint database to manage network services for identifying which programs a user's mobile device is exposed to and the timing of events within the program. The system enables background recognition and synchronization of network services in a way that consumes less device power and bandwidth.
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公开(公告)号:US20170236407A1
公开(公告)日:2017-08-17
申请号:US14456784
申请日:2014-08-11
Applicant: Digimarc Corporation
Inventor: Geoffrey B. Rhoads , Nicole Rhoads , Brian T. MacIntosh , William Y. Conwell
CPC classification number: G08C17/02 , G06F3/0482 , G06F17/30241 , G06F17/30256 , G06F17/30265 , G06F17/30867 , G06F17/3087 , G06F17/30879 , G06K9/00 , G06K9/00664 , G06K9/22 , G06K9/32 , G06K9/6253 , G06T1/20 , G08C2201/93 , H04L67/34 , H04N1/00307 , H04N5/23219 , H04N2013/0074 , H04N2101/00 , H04N2201/3278 , H04W88/02
Abstract: Mobile phones and other portable devices are equipped with a variety of technologies by which existing functionality can be improved, and new functionality can be provided. Some aspects relate to visual search capabilities, and determining appropriate actions responsive to different image inputs. Others relate to processing of image data. Still others concern metadata generation, processing, and representation. Yet others concern user interface improvements. Other aspects relate to imaging architectures, in which a mobile phone's image sensor is one in a chain of stages that successively act on packetized instructions/data, to capture and later process imagery. Still other aspects relate to distribution of processing tasks between the mobile device and remote resources (“the cloud”). Elemental image processing (e.g., simple filtering and edge detection) can be performed on the mobile phone, while other operations can be referred out to remote service providers. The remote service providers can be selected using techniques such as reverse auctions, through which they compete for processing tasks. A great number of other features and arrangements are also detailed.
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