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Image categorization based on comparisons between images
US8948520B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8948520-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414225313-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | Dec 6, 2007 |
| Publication date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
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In an example embodiment, a method is provided for image categorization. Here, images are displayed. In turn, a user input that describes a characteristic shared between the images from a comparison between the images is received. The user input may then be classified into categorization data.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for image categorization comprising: displaying a first image and a second image, including displaying a list of prohibited categorization data; receiving, from a user device, a description generated by a user and based on a comparison between the first image and the second image, the description being distinct from the list of prohibited categorization data; classifying the description into categorization data identifying one or more categories…
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- In an example embodiment, a method is provided for image categorization. Here, images are displayed. In turn, a user input that describes a characteristic shared between the images from a comparison between the images is received. The user input may then be classified into categorization data.
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- Ebay Inc
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- Primary CPC classification G06F16/58. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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