Interactive image selection method
US8731308B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/587
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Image selection method amongst a plurality of digital images (102) classified in a plurality of images categories (104a, 104b 104c), the method comprising the following steps: —allocating to each image at least one strength value (112, 112i, 112j, 112k), —allowing an user to select (120) images amongst the plurality of digital images, —collecting (122) user data, —updating (130) the strength value of all images classified in a same category than an image selected by the user as a function of the collected user data, and —upon selection of an image by the user, automatically selecting (142) at least one additional image classified in at least one same category than an image selected by the user, and for which the strength value exceeds a threshold value —making the selected images available (146) for subsequent use.
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