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System, method and program product for camera-based discovery of social networks

US8320617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2009
Grant dateNov 27, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/173
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method and program product for camera-based discovery of social networks. The computer implemented method for identifying individuals and associating tracks with individuals in camera-generated images from a face capture camera(s) and a tracking camera(s), wherein the computer implemented method includes: receiving images of an individual from the face capture camera(s) on a computer; receiving images of a track(s) of an individual from the tracking camera(s) on a computer; automatically determining with the computer the track(s) from the images from the tracking camera(s); and associating with the computer the track(s) with the individual(s) and a unique identifier. The present invention has been described in terms of specific embodiment(s), and it is recognized that equivalents, alternatives, and modifications, aside from those expressly stated, are possible and within the scope of the appending claims.

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