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Forming connections between image collections

US7668405B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2006
Grant dateFeb 23, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/179
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of establishing a connection between two image collections, the method includes providing a first image collection from a first user; providing a second image collection from a different second user; analyzing the first and second image collections to produce a similarity score between the first and second image collections; and establishing a link for sharing images or collection data between the first and second users based on the similarity score.

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