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Query-by-image search and retrieval system

US7702681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2005
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/944
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image query system, and associated method and computer program product are disclosed that enhance and accelerate image-based querying. To this end, the present invention presents a digital image query with implict and explicit associated metadata and retrieval of visually similar images or other pertinent information from a large collection of images stored on local, networked, or web-linked repositories.

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