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Using gaze detection to determine an area of interest within a scene

US7460150B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2005
Grant dateDec 2, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/90
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Using gaze detection to determine image information collected from a scene. In order to determine the gaze of persons within a scene, images of the faces of those persons are obtained, and the gaze or line of sight of those persons is determined. Image information encompassing an area of the scene at which the gazes of persons at the scene are directed is then obtained. The obtained video information may be displayed in realtime, or recorded for later viewing.

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