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Image database constructing method and device using the same

US9508159B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2014
Grant dateNov 29, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30184
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a device for constructing image database, including: an image input unit for receiving an image; and a building identification unit configured to map the image to a three-dimensional map based on photographing information of the image, to project direction vectors toward respective locations of the image that are mapped to the three-dimensional map from a photographing position of the image, and to distinguish buildings from the image based on whether the respective direction vectors collide or not.

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