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Clustering photographs for display on a digital picture frame

US10430986B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2017
Grant dateOct 1, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2354/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A digital picture frame including a camera integrated with the frame, and a network connection module allowing the frame for direct contact and upload of photos from electronic devices or from photo collections of community members. The integrated camera is used to automatically determine an identity of a frame viewer and can capture gesture-based feedback. The displayed photos are automatically shown and/or changed according to the detected viewers. Clustering photos by content is used to improve display and to respond to photo viewer desires. The photos can be filtered and cropped at the receiver side.

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