Product identification via image analysis
US9442958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/57
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method includes identifying, in an image, a shelf, a price tag affixed to the shelf, a first group of one or more first products resting on the shelf and positioned on a first side of the price tag, and a second group of one or more second products resting on the shelf and positioned on a second side of the price tag. One or more first candidates are identified for the one or more first products, and one or more second candidates are identified for the one or more second products. Upon receiving information indicating expected locations for the first and the second candidates, determining, an identity of the first products can be determined based on the expected locations and the one or more first candidates, and an identity of second products can be determined based on the expected locations and the one or more second candidates.
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