Biometric Photo Subscription System Using Facial Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in efficiently accessing relevant photographs from large repositories without manual searching, and providers lack feedback on the effectiveness of their photo distribution in meeting subscriber interests.
Innovation Solution
A computer system utilizing biometric identification to filter and deliver photographs to subscribers based on their biometric data, allowing automatic selection and transmission of relevant photos, along with analytics to adjust photograph generation behavior based on performance metrics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If photographs are manually browsed or searched in large repositories, then users can access photos of interest, but the process becomes burdensome and time consuming when hundreds or thousands of photos are posted weekly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical browsing and searching with automated biometric identification systems. The system uses facial recognition technology to automatically identify and retrieve photographs containing specific individuals, eliminating the need for users to manually search through thousands of photos. This substitution of manual mechanical search with automated biometric processing directly resolves the contradiction by maintaining high retrieval accuracy while dramatically reducing search time.
2Quantity of substance
If photo repositories store large quantities of photos, then comprehensive photo coverage is achieved, but browsing and searching becomes increasingly burdensome
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual browsing operations with automated biometric search. Users simply input a photograph of the person they are looking for, and the system automatically scans the entire repository, identifies matches using facial recognition, and retrieves relevant photos. This maintains ease of operation regardless of repository size while accommodating large quantities of photos.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces biometric identification technology as an intermediary between the user and the photo repository. Instead of direct user interaction with the large photo database, the biometric system acts as a mediator that automatically processes the search, comparing facial features against stored photos and returning results. This intermediary layer shields users from the complexity of large repositories while maintaining comprehensive photo coverage.
3Productivity
If providers distribute photos to subscribers, then photo dissemination is achieved, but feedback on how well photos fulfill subscriber interests is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where subscriber responses to distributed photos are collected and analyzed. The system tracks which photos subscribers view, engage with, or request, and uses this information to refine future photo distribution. This feedback loop allows providers to understand subscriber interests better and adjust their photo selection and distribution strategies accordingly, preventing information loss about subscriber preferences.
Data Source
AI summary
A computer system and method for photo subscription using biometric identification is provided. A plurality of photographs inputted by at least one photo provider system is accessed. Biometric data is accessed from a plurality of accounts associated with a pool of respective subscribers, each account having at least one associated biometric signature. A request is received to transmit photographs associated with biometric data to a selected destination, the biometric data associated with a particular subscriber. A plurality of photographs is filtered based on the biometric data. The plurality of photos is then outputted to the selected destination.