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Event recognition using image and location information

US8391617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2008
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V20/13
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of recognizing an event depicted in an image from the image and a location information associated with the image is disclosed. The method includes acquiring the image and its associated location information; using the location information to acquire an aerial image(s) correlated to the location information; identifying the event using both the image and the acquired aerial image(s); and storing the event in association with the image for subsequent use.

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