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Feature-vector generation apparatus, search apparatus, feature-vector generation method, search method and program

US8036261B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2005
Grant dateOct 11, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N9/8205
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A feature-vector generation apparatus includes an input unit configured to input content data including at least one of video data and audio data, a generation unit configured to generate a feature vector, based on information indicating a time at which a characterizing state of the content data appears, the characterizing state being characterized by a change of the at least one of the video data and the audio data, and a storage unit configured to store the content data and the feature vector.

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