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Detection of cast members in video content

US9449216B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2013
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/167
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are various embodiments for detection of cast members in video content such as movies, television shows, and other programs. Data indicating cast members who appear in a video program is obtained. Each cast member is associated with a reference image depicting a face of the cast member. A frame is obtained from the video program, and a face is detected in the frame. The detected face in the frame is recognized as being a particular cast member based at least in part on the reference image depicting the cast member. An association between the cast member and the frame is generated in response to the detected face in the frame being recognized as the cast member.

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