Interactive photo annotation based on face clustering
US8189880B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/51
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interactive photo annotation method uses clustering based on facial similarities to improve annotation experience. The method uses a face recognition algorithm to extract facial features of a photo album and cluster the photos into multiple face groups based on facial similarity. The method annotates a face group collectively using annotations, such as name identifiers, in one operation. The method further allows merging and splitting of face groups. Special graphical user interfaces, such as displays in a group view area and a thumbnail area and drag-and-drop features, are used to further improve the annotation experience.
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