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Method and apparatus for using face detection information to improve speaker segmentation

US9165182B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2013
Grant dateOct 20, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04S7/303
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining media that includes a video stream and an audio stream. The method also includes detecting a number of faces visible in the video stream, and performing a speaker segmentation on the media. Performing the speaker segmentation on the media includes utilizing the number of faces visible in the video stream to augment the speaker segmentation.

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