Apparatus and method for recognizing image
US9049379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/69
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for recognizing an image in an electronic device is provided so as to determine whether or not a specific object is actually within the presence of (immediate photographable vicinity) of the electronic device based on certain characteristics of one or more images of the specific object. Images of the specific object which is focused and shot at different magnifications are obtained. Characteristics of an object region and a background region between the obtained images are compared. Whether the object is real is determined depending on the comparison result. An apparatus hardware configured for operation of the method in electronic devices including but limited to mobile terminals.
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