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Computer-implemented method for performing similarity searches

US8311289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2010
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2030

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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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