System for automated photo capture and retrieval
US6608563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/695
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides an improved system and method for automated photo/video capture and retrieval using RFID tags containing a unique person and/or group identifier number. The system allows automated capturing and indexing of individual or group photo/video images according to each unique person and/or group identifier. Tags are worn by each park patron during their visit to the park or other entertainment facility. Various readers distributed throughout the park or entertainment facility are able to read the RFID tags. Thus, the unique identifier numbers can be conveniently read and provided to an associated photo/video capture system for purposes of providing indexing of captured photo/video images according to the unique identifiers of all individuals standing within the field of view of the camera. Captured photo images can thus be selectively retrieved and organized into a convenient photo/video album to provide a photo record of a family's or group's adventures at the park or other entertainment facility. Unique picture storybooks can also be created using selected “gag” or “novelty” photo images taken throughout the facility and/or by usin…
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