Face Recognition Photo Sharing System Automation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional photo sharing methods are time-consuming and labor-intensive due to the need for manual browsing and classification of photos, especially when sharing large numbers of photos to multiple recipients.

Innovation Solution

A photo sharing system equipped with a face recognition function that automatically classifies photos based on face images, allowing users to select and transmit specific photos to identified recipients through a cloud-based platform, enhancing the efficiency of sharing by utilizing a photo browser with a classification module and a cloud server with photo file management and notification modules.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If photos are shared manually by successively browsing and manually classifying, then photo sharing can be completed, but the process is time-consuming and troublesome when the number of photos and recipients are huge

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephoto sharing efficiencyVSAvoidtime for browsing and classifying photos
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service photo classification by automatically analyzing photo content through image recognition technology. The photo classification module autonomously categorizes photos based on detected objects, scenes, and faces without requiring manual user intervention, thereby resolving the time-consuming manual classification problem while maintaining high photo sharing efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical manual browsing and classification process with an automated image recognition system. The photo classification module uses computer vision algorithms to automatically analyze and categorize photos, substituting human manual operations with intelligent automated processing, which significantly reduces time loss while preserving productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If manual classification of photos is performed, then photos can be organized by recipient, but the process becomes increasingly troublesome as the number of photos and persons increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of photo classificationVSAvoidcomplexity of photo sharing process
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The photo classification module performs self-service classification by automatically analyzing photo content and organizing photos according to detected faces and objects. This autonomous classification capability eliminates the need for complex manual sorting operations, making the process easier to operate regardless of the volume of photos and recipients

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a photo classification module as an intermediary between the user and the photo sharing process. This module automatically analyzes photos, identifies faces and objects, and organizes photos by recipient, thereby simplifying the user's interaction while managing the complexity of organizing large numbers of photos for multiple recipients

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS8655028B2Photo sharing system with face recognition function
Publication Date: 2014.02.18 PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD
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AI summary

A photo sharing system with a face recognition function is provided. The photo sharing system includes a photo browser and a photo sharing platform. The photo browser has a photo classification module for classifying plural photos according to face image contained in the plural photos, thereby generating a photo classification message. The photo classification message contains the photos having the face image of the same person. Moreover, the photo classification message may be transmitted to the photo sharing platform at the same time to be shared to the receiver corresponding to face image. By the photo sharing system, the efficacy of sharing photos will be enhanced.