Imaging method and system
US7418116B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N5/772
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods for determining affective information are provided as are imaging systems that determine affective information. In accordance with one method, affective signals are obtained containing facial characteristics and physiological characteristics of a person. The facial characteristics are analyzed and the physiological characteristics are analyzed. The emotional state of the person is determined based upon analysis of the facial and physiological characteristics of the person.
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