Image Symbol Embedding for Object Information Retrieval
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for accessing information about objects, such as hotels, require users to search extensively across multiple internet platforms, making it inconvenient to gather all necessary details.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that analyze images of objects to determine features and embed symbols like QR codes or holograms with linked information, allowing users to access details by scanning these symbols, thereby directing them to a repository containing the object's information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If users search for information about an object on multiple internet platforms, then they can find comprehensive details about the object, but the time and effort required to gather information increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple information sources and platforms into a single centralized repository. The system aggregates object information from various internet platforms and stores it in one location, allowing users to access all relevant details through a single image scan rather than searching multiple platforms separately.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-collecting, organizing, and storing comprehensive object information in a centralized repository before users need it. The information is prepared and available in advance, so when a user scans an image, the data is already assembled and ready for immediate retrieval without requiring users to perform search actions.
2Loss of information
If users manually search across multiple platforms for object details, then they can find information, but the complexity and effort of the search process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the search function entirely from the user's task. Instead of requiring users to manually search multiple platforms, the system extracts this complex operation and replaces it with a simple image scan. The symbolic representation embedded in images serves as a direct gateway to information, eliminating the need for users to navigate search interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary element - the symbolic representation (such as a QR code or other machine-readable symbol) embedded in images. This intermediary acts as a mediator between the user and the information repository, translating a simple scan into a complex information retrieval operation without requiring the user to understand or engage with the underlying complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive information about objects is made accessible, then user satisfaction increases, but the complexity of the information management system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the information system into distinct functional components: an image database with embedded symbolic representations, a centralized information repository, and a retrieval system. This segmentation allows each component to be independently managed and optimized, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive information accessibility.
Data Source
AI summary
A method and system for accessing details of an object present in an image is disclosed. The method comprises receiving and storing an image into a repository. The image may comprise an object captured within the image. The object present in the image may be analysed to determine features comprising size details of the object, a colour theme of the object, a background colour theme of the object, subject matter of the object, and other image attributes. Details related to the object may be received from a user. The details may comprise at least one of a description of the object, contact information of the user, price of the object, web link to a site providing information about the object, e-commerce link to purchase the object, a link to enable receiving information about the object on a user device, audio related to the object, video related to the object, and text related to the object. The details related to the object may be stored into the repository. A symbol encoding an identifier of the image and a location of the repository, may be determined. The image and the details may be related to the object present in the image are stored. The symbol may be at least one of a bar code, Quick Response (QR) code, photosymbol, and a hologram. The symbol on the image may be embedded based on at least one of predefined user preferences, a user input, and analysis of the image by the processor. A user request may be received to access the details of the object. The user request may be placed by at least one of the user and another user. The user request may comprise the symbol present in a scanned format. At least one of the user and another user may be directed to the location of the repository, based on the user request.