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System and method for using image data to determine a direction of an actor

US9691153B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2015
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30201
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Example systems and methods are disclosed for determining the direction of an actor based on image data and sensors in an environment. The method may include receiving point cloud data for an actor at a location within the environment. The method may also include receiving image data of the location. The received image data corresponds to the point cloud data received from the same location. The method may also include identifying a part of the received image data that is representative of the face of the actor. The method may further include determining a direction of the face of the actor based on the identified part of the received image data. The method may further include determining a direction of the actor based on the direction of the face of the actor. The method may also include providing information indicating the determined direction of the actor.

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