Visual Access Code for Media Object Indexing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional media object indexing techniques are limited, with manual reclassification required for changes in classification types, keyword-based systems being cumbersome and error-prone, and fully-automated systems lacking accuracy in object recognition and relationship determination.

Innovation Solution

A visual access code system that uses images and hotspots to generate a unique authentication code, allowing for advanced searching and browsing capabilities by associating semantic information with media objects based on attributes, relationships, and classifications.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual reclassification is used to change classification types, then classification accuracy is maintained, but user effort and time consumption increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclassification accuracyVSAvoidtime consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically performs reclassification by detecting semantic relationships between media objects and classification labels, eliminating the need for manual user intervention. The computer vision model autonomously analyzes image content and reassigns classifications based on detected objects, scenes, and attributes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Manual classification operations are replaced with an automated computer vision-based classification system. The mechanical process of manual tagging is substituted with automated image analysis and semantic understanding algorithms that can rapidly process and reclassify large volumes of media objects.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If keyword-based classification is used, then dynamic albums can be created, but system complexity and error-proneness increase due to manual tag input

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedynamic album creationVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically generates classification tags by analyzing image content through computer vision models. Instead of requiring users to manually input keywords, the system self-generates relevant tags based on detected objects, scenes, and semantic relationships within the media objects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system extracts and copies semantic information from image content to generate classification tags. By analyzing visual features and semantic relationships in images, the system creates accurate tags that reflect the actual content without requiring manual user input.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Adaptability or versatility

If direct attribute classification is used, then dynamic albums based on attributes can be created, but user interface quality and search capability are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattribute-based dynamic albumsVSAvoiduser interface quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from simple direct attribute classification to multi-dimensional semantic classification. By incorporating scene detection, object recognition, and relationship analysis, the system creates rich semantic tags that enable more sophisticated searching and browsing capabilities across multiple dimensions of media content.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The classification system combines multiple types of information including detected objects, scene context, temporal relationships, and spatial relationships to create composite semantic tags. This composite approach enriches the classification data structure and enables more powerful search and filtering operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

4Productivity

If automated image recognition is used, then indexing speed is improved, but accuracy in object identification and relationship determination decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveindexing speedVSAvoidobject recognition accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The automated classification process is divided into multiple specialized stages: object detection, scene recognition, relationship analysis, and semantic tag generation. Each stage focuses on a specific aspect of image understanding, allowing the system to maintain high speed while improving accuracy through specialized processing at each step.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where classification results are continuously refined based on detected semantic relationships. The model learns from the interconnections between detected objects and their relationships to the media object, improving accuracy while maintaining automated processing speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11436274B2Visual access code
Publication Date: 2022.09.06 REGWEZ INC
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AI summary

A method for registering and authenticating a user based on a visual access code. The method includes presenting, to the user, images; receiving a selection of a first image; receiving a selection of at least a first set of hotspots from a plurality of hotspots included in the first image; and generating a visual access code based at least in part on the selection of the first image and the first set of hotspots.