Searching of images based upon visual similarity

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9852157
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14830949

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Provided are techniques for selecting an image for comparison with a plurality of images; specifying one or more visual criterion for searching the plurality of images, wherein the visual criteria are based upon a visual similarity between the image and the plurality of images; searching the plurality of images based upon the criteria to identify a subset of the plurality of images that meet a threshold with respect to the visual similarity; and displaying in a graphical user interface the subset of images.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Spielberg, Anthony C Austin, US 26 184

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