Image And Part Recognition Technology

Abstract

A system and method for recognition of images may include the use of alignment markers. The image recognized may be a pattern from an array, a character, a number, a shape, and/or irregular shapes. The pattern may be formed by elements in an array such as an identification marking and/or a sensor array. More particularly, the system and method relate to discriminating between images by accounting for the orientation of the image. The size and/or location of alignment markers may provide information about the orientation of an image. Information about the orientation of an image may reduce false recognitions. The system and method of image recognition may be used with identification markings, biosensors, micro-fluidic arrays, and/or optical character recognition systems.

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       172 . A first array positioned over a second array, each array having an orientation that is independent, said orientation comprising rotation and mirroredness, each array comprising a) sensing elements on a support, said support comprising a front side and back side, wherein one or more sensing elements are configured to produce a detectable signal in the presence of an analyte, said signal detectable from either said front side or said back side; and b) alignment markers positioned proximate to the array, wherein alignment markers are positioned such that the orientation of each array is determined by the position of the alignment markers. 
   
   
       173 . The first and second arrays of  claim 172 , wherein said arrays are transparent. 
   
   
       174 . The first and second arrays of  claim 172 , wherein said first array is in a rotated orientation relative to said second array. 
   
   
       175 . The first and second arrays of  claim 172 , wherein said first array is in a mirrored orientation relative to said second array. 
   
   
       176 . The first and second arrays of  claim 172 , wherein each array is a 5×5 element array and wherein all of said elements of said first array are mirrored.