A method and apparatus for comparing data is described. In one embodiment, an exemplary method includes receiving a first set of data pertaining a first object and a second set of data pertaining to a second object, and comparing the first object with the second object using an earth mover's distance method that is based on computation of a series of Hausdorff distances.
RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is related to and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 60/592,864 filed Jul. 29, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference.