Image analysis – Image transformation or preprocessing – Image storage or retrieval
Reexamination Certificate
2010-02-03
2010-12-28
Bella, Matthew C (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image transformation or preprocessing
Image storage or retrieval
C382S115000, C382S118000, C382S128000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07860347
ABSTRACT:
A search includes comparing a query image provided by a user to a plurality of stored images of faces stored in a stored image database, and determining a similarity of the query image to the plurality of stored images. One or more resultant images of faces, selected from among the stored images, are displayed to the user based on the determined similarity of the stored images to the query image provided by the user. The resultant images are displayed based at least in part on one or more facial features.
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Bao Ta
Tang Xiaoou
Vronay David P.
Yang Qiong
Zhang Leizhong
Bella Matthew C
Lee & Hayes PLLC
Microsoft Corporation
Rahmjoo Mike
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