Ballot processing method and apparatus
    1.
    发明授权
    Ballot processing method and apparatus 有权
    投票处理方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08162214B1

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-24

    申请号:US12174127

    申请日:2008-07-16

    CPC classification number: B07C5/00 G07C13/00

    Abstract: An automated system and method for processing vote-by-mail ballots. The method comprises electronically evaluating the ballots for validity and sorting them according to sort parameters and sort plan. Included in the invention is an apparatus, computer readable medium, and computer system for carrying out the ballot processing method.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于处理投票方式的自动化系统和方法。 该方法包括电子评估选票的有效性,并根据排序参数和分类计划进行排序。 本发明包括用于执行选票处理方法的装置,计算机可读介质和计算机系统。

    Method for detecting blemishes near the perimeter of a CCD image
    2.
    发明授权
    Method for detecting blemishes near the perimeter of a CCD image 失效
    检测CCD图像周边附近瑕疵的方法

    公开(公告)号:US4639775A

    公开(公告)日:1987-01-27

    申请号:US735054

    申请日:1985-05-17

    CPC classification number: H04N5/217 G01N21/88

    Abstract: In a method of detecting blemishes in the proximity of the perimeter of a CCD image, pairs of adjacent pixels in the proximity of the perimeter are sequentially considered. For each pair of adjacent pixels, a plurality of pixels, in a blemish detection pixel pattern extending toward the center of the image are considered. The sum of the four outer pixels in the pixel pattern are compared to the sum of the inner pixels and the variance is compared to selected minimum and maximum differences. When the variance is outside either the minimum or the maximum differences a blemish has been detected. When the difference is within the two differences no blemish has been found. The blemish pattern is moved one pixel toward the center of the image and the process repeated. The difference comparison is repeated for a selected plurality of times and if desired the differences can be changed for some of the comparisons.

    Abstract translation: 在检测CCD图像周边附近的瑕疵的方法中,依次考虑周边附近的相邻像素对。 对于每对相邻像素,考虑到朝向图像的中心延伸的瑕疵检测像素图案中的多个像素。 将像素图案中的四个外部像素的和与内部像素的和进行比较,并将方差与所选择的最小和最大差异进行比较。 当差异超出最小或最大差异时,会发现瑕疵。 当差异在两个差异之间时,没有发现瑕疵。 瑕疵图案向图像的中心移动一个像素,并重复该过程。 对所选择的多次重复差异比较,并且如果需要,可以针对一些比较改变差异。

    Method for avoiding identifying perimeter variations as blemishes in a
CCD image
    3.
    发明授权
    Method for avoiding identifying perimeter variations as blemishes in a CCD image 失效
    避免将周边变化识别为CCD图像中的瑕疵的方法

    公开(公告)号:US4605960A

    公开(公告)日:1986-08-12

    申请号:US663699

    申请日:1984-10-22

    Applicant: Edward Cohen

    Inventor: Edward Cohen

    CPC classification number: G01N21/88 H04N5/217

    Abstract: The identification of permissible variations in a CCD image perimeter as blemishes is avoided by sequentially considering the adjacent pixels of a selected plurality of pixels. Pixel motions are defined between adjacent pixels and can be either straight or diagonal. Diagonal pixel motions are recorded as straight when the first and last pixel motions are diagonal in opposite directions and the intervening pixel motions are straight.

    Abstract translation: 通过依次考虑所选择的多个像素的相邻像素来避免识别作为瑕疵的CCD图像周边中的允许变化。 像素运动被定义在相邻像素之间,并且可以是直的或对角线的。 当第一和最后一个像素运动在相反方向上是对角线时,对角线像素运动被记录为直的,并且中间的像素运动是直的。

    High speed image acquisition system and method
    4.
    发明授权
    High speed image acquisition system and method 有权
    高速图像采集系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06193158B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-02-27

    申请号:US09483154

    申请日:2000-01-14

    CPC classification number: G06K7/1443 G06K7/14 G06K7/1456

    Abstract: A system for high speed acquisition and decoding of a barcode symbol locates potential barcode candidates within a scanned image and filters the candidates to eliminate invalid data. The system permits computational resources to be focused on decoding information most likely to be an actual barcode symbol. Once a potential barcode candidate has been located, the barcode symbol is processed to determine the barcode orientation and symbology. Each element of the barcode symbol is then located, even if all elements are not visible in the original image, and the barcode symbol is decoded in accordance with the specific symbology.

    Abstract translation: 用于条形码符号的高速获取和解码的系统在扫描图像内定位潜在的条形码候选,并且过滤候选以消除无效数据。 该系统允许计算资源集中在最可能是实际条形码符号的解码信息上。 一旦找到了潜在的条形码候选者,则处理条形码符号以确定条形码取向和符号系统。 然后,即使所有元素在原始图像中都不可见,条形码符号的每个元素都被定位,并且条形码符号根据具体的符号体系进行解码。

    High speed image acquisition system and method of processing and
decoding bar code symbol
    5.
    发明授权
    High speed image acquisition system and method of processing and decoding bar code symbol 有权
    条形码符号的高速图像采集系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US6015089A

    公开(公告)日:2000-01-18

    申请号:US287448

    申请日:1999-04-07

    CPC classification number: G06K7/1443 G06K7/14 G06K7/1456

    Abstract: A system for high speed acquisition and decoding of a barcode symbol locates potential barcode candidates within a scanned image and filters the candidates to eliminate invalid data. The system permits computational resources to be focused on decoding information most likely to be an actual barcode symbol. Once a potential barcode candidate has been located, the barcode symbol is processed to determine the barcode orientation and symbology. Each element of the barcode symbol is then located, even if all elements are not visible in the original image, and the barcode symbol is decoded in accordance with the specific symbology.

    Abstract translation: 用于条形码符号的高速获取和解码的系统在扫描图像内定位潜在的条形码候选,并且过滤候选以消除无效数据。 该系统允许计算资源集中在最可能是实际条形码符号的解码信息上。 一旦找到了潜在的条形码候选者,则处理条形码符号以确定条形码取向和符号系统。 然后,即使所有元素在原始图像中都不可见,条形码符号的每个元素都被定位,并且条形码符号根据具体的符号体系进行解码。

    Camera Mount
    6.
    发明授权
    Camera Mount 失效
    相机安装

    公开(公告)号:US5664750A

    公开(公告)日:1997-09-09

    申请号:US557830

    申请日:1995-11-14

    Applicant: Edward Cohen

    Inventor: Edward Cohen

    Abstract: A camera mount is disclosed that includes a base clamp, with a pair of opposing adjustable gripping surfaces to engage an environmental support, such as a bookshelf or a tree branch. In the preferred embodiment, removably attached to the base, is an adaptor designed to receive the mast portions of the device. The adaptor has a plurality of apertures for receiving the first mast portion, thus increasing the possible angles at which the masts can be set relative to the base clamp. Additionally, in the preferred embodiment, each of the mast portions has an integral ball joint that allows the mast to have a "zig-zag" shape through various angles, if desired. This allows the field of view of the camera to avoid intervening obstacles, and aids in concealment, if desired. In a second embodiment of the invention, the adaptor and masts are replaced by a resiliently deformable "goose neck" arrangement.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种相机底座,其包括基座夹具,其具有一对相对的可调节的抓握表面以接合环境支撑件,例如书架或树枝。 在优选实施例中,可移除地附接到基座,是被设计成接收装置的桅杆部分的适配器。 适配器具有用于接收第一桅杆部分的多个孔,从而增加桅杆相对于基座夹具的可能的角度。 此外,在优选实施例中,如果需要,每个桅杆部分具有允许桅杆通过各种角度具有“之字形”形状的整体式球窝接头。 这允许相机的视野避免干涉障碍,并且如果需要,有助于隐藏。 在本发明的第二实施例中,适配器和桅杆由可弹性变形的“鹅颈”装置代替。

    Mail weighing system and method
    8.
    发明授权
    Mail weighing system and method 有权
    邮件称重系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06651878B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-11-25

    申请号:US10010236

    申请日:2001-12-07

    CPC classification number: G07B17/00661 B07C1/00 G01G19/005 G07B2017/00701

    Abstract: A method of processing a plurality of mail items in an automated system without isolating each mail item on a scale. The method includes creation of a mail item record that identifies the item and includes the weight. Mail items may be weighed by determining a first scale weight reading, introducing a mail item onto the scale, determining the mail item weight at one or more times within a time window, and finding the difference between each consecutive scale weight. Differences between scale weight readings not equal to zero are outputted. All outputted scale weight readings are totaled to obtain the mail item weight. Further disclosed are a mail processing system and a method of ceasing mail processing when invalid weights are detected.

    Abstract translation: 一种在自动化系统中处理多个邮件项目而不隔离每个邮件项目的方法。 该方法包括创建标识项目并包括权重的邮件项记录。 可以通过确定第一比例权重读数,将邮件项目引入比例尺,在时间窗口内一次或多次确定邮件项目权重,以及找出每个连续缩放权重之间的差异来称量邮件。 输出不等于零的刻度重量读数之间的差异。 所有输出的刻度重量读数合计得到邮件物品的重量。 进一步公开的是邮件处理系统和当检测到无效权重时停止邮件处理的方法。

    Detecting bar code candidates
    9.
    发明授权
    Detecting bar code candidates 有权
    检测条码候选人

    公开(公告)号:US06386454B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-14

    申请号:US09792901

    申请日:2001-02-26

    CPC classification number: G06K7/1443 G06K7/14 G06K7/1456

    Abstract: An area of interest is scanned to produce pixels of the scanned area. The pixels are divided into a plurality of blocks. For each block, an orientation of a spanning line or a lack of orientation is determined. Contiguous ones of the blocks are clustered, when their orientation is within a certain tolerance level. Each cluster has a length and a width. The length is longer than the width. If the orientation of a cluster's block is perpendicular to the length of that cluster, that cluster is selected as a bar code candidate.

    Abstract translation: 扫描感兴趣区域以产生扫描区域的像素。 像素被分成多个块。 对于每个块,确定跨越线的方向或缺乏取向。 当它们的方向在一定的公差水平内时,相邻的块被聚集。 每个簇具有长度和宽度。 长度比宽度长。 如果集群块的方向与该集群的长度垂直,则选择该集群作为条形码候选。

    High speed image acquisition system and method of processing and
decoding barcode symbol
    10.
    发明授权
    High speed image acquisition system and method of processing and decoding barcode symbol 失效
    条码符号处理和解码的高速图像采集系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US5969325A

    公开(公告)日:1999-10-19

    申请号:US660152

    申请日:1996-06-03

    CPC classification number: G06K7/1443 G06K7/14 G06K7/1456

    Abstract: A system for high speed acquisition and decoding of a barcode symbol locates potential barcode candidates within a scanned image and filters the candidates to eliminate invalid data. The system permits computational resources to be focused on decoding information most likely to be an actual barcode symbol. Once a potential barcode candidate has been located, the barcode symbol is processed to determine the barcode orientation and symbology. Each element of the barcode symbol is then located, even if all elements are not visible in the original image, and the barcode symbol is decoded in accordance with the specific symbology.

    Abstract translation: 用于条形码符号的高速获取和解码的系统在扫描图像内定位潜在的条形码候选,并且过滤候选以消除无效数据。 该系统允许计算资源集中在最可能是实际条形码符号的解码信息上。 一旦找到了潜在的条形码候选者,则处理条形码符号以确定条形码取向和符号系统。 然后,即使所有元素在原始图像中都不可见,条形码符号的每个元素都被定位,并且条形码符号根据具体的符号体系进行解码。

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