Method and apparatus for privacy protection in images
US9582681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/02
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, a method is disclosed. The method includes defining a first privacy setting related to a user. Communicating the first privacy setting using a first radio communication network to a server. Storing the first privacy setting related to the user on the server. Applying the first privacy setting when analyzing an image to determine the user in the image. Determining to apply a second privacy setting related to the user. Defining the second privacy setting related to the user and communicating the second privacy setting to another device of a second user using a second radio communication network.
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