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Method and computer program product for determining an area of importance in an image using eye monitoring information

US7046924B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2002
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/3225
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for determining an area of importance in an archival image. In accordance with this method, eye information including eye gaze direction information captured during an image capture sequence for the archival image is obtained. An area of importance in the archival image is determined based upon the eye information. Area of importance data characterizing the area of importance is associated with the archival image.

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