A Faster Jigsaw Solving Algorithm [Slashdot]

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mikejuk writes "Andrew Gallagher at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York has improved the standard approach to automated jigsaw solving by copying what humans do in finding groups of pieces that best match and working outwards from there. With a speed of 10,000 pieces per 24 hours it can solve large puzzles. Not only that but the type of jigsaw it solves is more difficult than the usual in that the pieces are square and can be placed in any orientation. It is so good it can even solve problems consisting of a number of mixed up pieces without being told how many or their dimensions. Of course as well as having fun beating humans at another recreational pastime, the technique could be used to unscramble shredded documents as per the recent DARPA challenge."

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[Collector_Gaming]

They're taking over the world!!!!!!

[Gameguy]

Humans spend time to develop computers to do their leisure activities for them. Too lazy for leisure activities.

[Nebagram]

Not only that but the type of jigsaw it solves is more difficult than the usual in that the pieces are square and can be placed in any orientation.

Immediately I'm thinking 'Eternity II Puzzle', which famously went completely unsolved.

[jb143]

the technique could be used to unscramble shredded documents as per the recent DARPA challenge.

I'm thinking it will now be easier to blackmail wealthy businessmen without needing a little patience and a lot of tape.

[Collector_Gaming]

I'm thinking it will now be easier to blackmail wealthy businessmen without needing a little patience and a lot of tape.

says you....

[Trumpman]

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