Method and system for searching for images based on color and shape of a selected image
US6477269B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99933
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system that allows a user to find images using a query by example is disclosed. Images similar to the selected image are retrieved based on color or shape. Each clip in a clip catalog is assigned a color metric and a wavelet, i.e., shape, metric. The selected clip is also assigned a color metric and a wavelet metric. Those clips that are most similar based on either the wavelet metric or the color metric are returned to the user.
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