US 10659682

US Patent 10659682, titled "Real time assessment of picture quality," was issued to Snapaid Ltd.

Here is a concise summary of the patent:

• Title: Real time assessment of picture quality
• Assignee: Snapaid Ltd
• Inventor: Ishay Sivan
• Filing Date: May 30, 2018
• Issue Date: May 19, 2020
• Abstract: The patent describes a computerized method for assessing the photo quality of a captured image within a device's image acquisition system. This method involves combining multiple quality indicators (QIs) computed from the current and previous image frames, along with a confidence level for at least one of these QIs. A processor then uses this combined information to determine if the photo quality is acceptable and takes different actions based on whether the quality meets the criteria.

Independent Claims Overview:

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• Independent Claim 1 (Method Claim): This claim describes a computerized method for evaluating the quality of a photograph taken by a device. It involves:

  1. Calculating at least one overall "total quality indicator" (QI) using at least two individual QIs derived from the current image and previous images in a sequence.
  2. Assigning a "confidence level" to at least one of these individual QIs.
  3. Using a processor to decide if the photo quality is acceptable based on the calculated total QI and its associated confidence levels.
  4. Performing different actions depending on whether the quality is deemed acceptable or not.

• Independent Claim 10 (System Claim): This claim describes a system designed to perform the photo quality assessment. The system includes:

  1. A processor configured to compute at least one total QI from at least two individual QIs, which are derived from the captured image and prior frames.
  2. A memory connected to the processor, configured to store a confidence level for at least one of the QIs.
  3. The processor is further configured to determine if the photo quality is acceptable, based on the computed total QI and the stored confidence level.
  4. The processor is also configured to take different actions based on whether the quality is acceptable.

• Independent Claim 15 (Computer Program Product Claim): This claim covers a computer program product that enables the described method. It consists of a non-transitory computer-readable medium containing program code. When this code is executed, it implements the method outlined in Claim 1, including computing total QIs, associating confidence levels, determining photo quality acceptability, and taking differential actions based on that determination.

USPTO Database and CAFC 2026 Dockets Search:

A general search of USPTO resources confirms the patent details provided above.

Regarding CAFC 2026 dockets, a review of the "Scheduled Cases – May 2026" document from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit does not list any cases directly involving patent number 10659682 or US10659682. While the Google Patents page for US10659682 indicates "Family has litigation" with references to a PTAB case (IPR2025-01522) and a US District Court case in the Eastern District of Texas (2:25-cv-00378), these specific case numbers are not found on the provided CAFC 2026 docket schedule. Therefore, based on the available CAFC dockets for 2026, there is no direct indication of an appeal related to this specific patent currently scheduled at the CAFC.A computerized method for computing the photo quality of a captured image in a device image acquisition system, comprising on-board combining of a plurality of quality indicators computed from said captured image and its previous image frames quality indicators and a confidence level for at least one of said quality indicators; and using a processor to determine, based on said combining, whether photo quality is acceptable and taking differential action depending on whether quality is or is not acceptable.The patent US10659682, titled "Real time assessment of picture quality," was granted to Snapaid Ltd., with Ishay Sivan listed as the inventor. The application for this patent was filed on May 30, 2018, and it was subsequently issued on May 19, 2020.

The patent's abstract describes a computerized method for evaluating the quality of a photograph captured by a device. This method involves combining multiple quality indicators (QIs) derived from the current image and its preceding frames, along with an associated confidence level for at least one of these QIs. A processor then uses this combined information to determine if the photo quality is acceptable and initiates different actions based on this determination.

Independent Claims Overview:

• Independent Claim 1 (Method): This claim outlines a computerized method for assessing the photo quality within an image acquisition system. It involves:

  1. Calculating at least one overall "total quality indicator" based on at least two individual quality indicators computed from the current captured image and its previous frames.
  2. Assigning a "confidence level" to at least one of these individual quality indicators.
  3. Employing a processor to determine if the photo quality is acceptable, using the calculated indicators and their confidence levels.
  4. Executing different actions depending on whether the photo quality is determined to be acceptable or not.

• Independent Claim 10 (System): This claim describes a system designed to perform the photo quality assessment. The system comprises:

  1. A processor configured to compute at least one total quality indicator, which is derived from at least two individual quality indicators from the captured image and its prior frames.
  2. A memory connected to the processor, configured to store a confidence level for at least one of the quality indicators.
  3. The processor is further configured to determine if the photo quality is acceptable, based on the computed total quality indicator and the stored confidence level.
  4. The processor is also configured to take differential action based on whether the quality is or is not acceptable.

• Independent Claim 15 (Computer Program Product): This claim covers a computer program product that enables the method described in Claim 1. It comprises a non-transitory computer-readable medium with computer-readable program code embedded within it. This program code, when executed, performs the steps of:

  1. Computing at least one total quality indicator based on at least two quality indicators from the captured image and its previous frames.
  2. Associating a confidence level for at least one of these quality indicators.
  3. Using a processor to determine if the photo quality is acceptable based on the computing and associating steps.
  4. Taking differential action depending on the acceptability of the quality.

USPTO Database and CAFC 2026 Dockets:

Information regarding US patent 10659682, including its title, assignee, inventors, filing, and issue dates, is consistent across USPTO and Google Patents records.

As of April 26, 2026, a search of the CAFC 2026 dockets, specifically the "Scheduled Cases – May 2026" document, does not show any cases listed for patent number 10659682. While the Google Patents page notes that the patent family has litigation, mentioning a PTAB case (IPR2025-01522) and a U.S. District Court case (2:25-cv-00378), these specific cases are not currently listed on the available CAFC 2026 docket schedule.