Patent ID: 7912286
Filing Date: 2011-03-22
Classification: G06K,G06T

Abstract:
1. A method of labeling of image data, comprising the steps of: using at least one computer processor to process image data with a plurality of units of two successive pixels in a scanning direction; assigning, using the at least one computer processor, a preliminary label to each of the plurality of units of two successive pixels in the scanning direction, wherein each of the plurality no more than one preliminary label; generating, using the at least one computer processor, a unit of output data for each of the units of two successive pixels, the unit of output data comprising a first portion identifying the preliminary label assigned to a unit of two successive pixels and a second portion identifying whether the preliminary label applies to each of an even pixel and an odd pixel of the unit of two successive pixels; and storing said unit of output data on a storage medium.