Computer-implemented method for performing similarity searches
US7760917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V40/179
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A similarity search may be performed on the image of a person, using visual characteristics and information that is known about the person. The search identifies images of other persons that are similar in appearance to the person in the image.
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