Classification and organization of consumer digital images using workflow, and face detection and recognition
US8553949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V40/173
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A processor-based system operating according to digitally-embedded programming instructions performs a method including identifying a group of pixels corresponding to a face region within digital image data acquired by an image acquisition device. A set of face analysis parameter values is extracted from said face region, including a faceprint associated with the face region. First and second reference faceprints are determined for a person using reference images captured respectively in predetermined face-portrait conditions and using ambient conditions. The faceprints are analyzed to determine a baseline faceprint and a range of variability from the baseline associated with the person. Results of the analyzing are stored and used in subsequent recognition of the person in a subsequent image acquired under ambient conditions.
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