Classification and retrieval of digital photo assets
US7702186B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/58
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A digital image manager classifies digital images such as digital photographs for efficient retrieval. The digital image manager assigns a when value, a where value, a who value and a why value to digital images. Much of the value assignment process is automated to make digital image management easy for the user. The digital image manager classifies the digital images according to the assigned property values. The user subsequently enter search requests for digital images meeting desired criteria. The digital image manager uses the assigned values to locate and retrieve digital images that satisfy the user's request.
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