20240029294. DEFINING FOCAL REGIONS OF IMAGES BASED ON IMAGE METADATA simplified abstract (SHOPIFY INC.)

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DEFINING FOCAL REGIONS OF IMAGES BASED ON IMAGE METADATA

Organization Name

SHOPIFY INC.

Inventor(s)

Stephan Leroux of East Gwillimbury (CA)

DEFINING FOCAL REGIONS OF IMAGES BASED ON IMAGE METADATA - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240029294 titled 'DEFINING FOCAL REGIONS OF IMAGES BASED ON IMAGE METADATA

Simplified Explanation

An image processing system accesses an image and identifies the location of a particular object within the image. Based on this identified location, the system defines a focal region of the image. The focal region can be used to modify the image for delivery and presentation on a webpage or software application.

  • The system analyzes an image to find a specific object within it.
  • It determines the location of the object within the image.
  • Based on the object's location, a focal region of the image is defined.
  • The focal region can be used to modify the image for display on a webpage or software application.

Potential Applications:

  • E-commerce websites can use this technology to automatically highlight and zoom in on specific products within product images.
  • Social media platforms can utilize this technology to automatically crop and focus on faces in profile pictures or group photos.
  • Online mapping services can employ this technology to identify and highlight specific landmarks or points of interest within map images.

Problems Solved:

  • Manual cropping and editing of images to highlight specific objects or regions can be time-consuming and tedious. This technology automates the process, saving time and effort.
  • Ensuring that the desired object or region is accurately identified and highlighted within an image can be challenging. This technology improves accuracy and precision.

Benefits:

  • Improved user experience: By automatically identifying and highlighting specific objects or regions within images, the technology enhances the visual presentation and makes it easier for users to focus on relevant content.
  • Time and cost savings: Automating the image modification process eliminates the need for manual editing, reducing the time and resources required.
  • Increased efficiency: The system can quickly process large volumes of images, making it suitable for applications that involve handling a large number of images, such as e-commerce platforms or social media networks.


Original Abstract Submitted

an image processing system accesses an image depicting a particular object. the system identifies a location of the particular object within the image and defines, based on the identified location of the particular object within the image, a focal region of the image. the focal region can be used to modify the image for delivery and presentation on a webpage or software application.