Apple inc. (20240242499). VISUAL SEARCH FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES simplified abstract
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VISUAL SEARCH FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
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Inventor(s)
Lukas A. Bossard of Cupertino CA (US)
Matthias Dantone of Cupertino CA (US)
Pulah J. Shah of Cupertino CA (US)
Wentao Wu of Cupertino CA (US)
Yang Zhao of Cupertino CA (US)
VISUAL SEARCH FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240242499 titled 'VISUAL SEARCH FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The subject technology described in the abstract provides visual search systems and methods for efficiently performing visual searches on electronic devices. These systems and methods involve presenting visual indicators corresponding to searchable portions of digital content, allowing users to easily identify elements of interest in images and access associated information.
- Visual search systems and methods for electronic devices
- Presenting visual indicators for searchable portions of digital content
- Identifying elements of interest in images
- Overlaying visual indicators on images at corresponding locations
- Selectable visual indicators for displaying associated information
Potential Applications: - E-commerce platforms for visual product searches - Art and design applications for identifying and exploring visual elements - Educational tools for interactive learning experiences
Problems Solved: - Streamlining visual searches on electronic devices - Enhancing user experience in accessing information from images - Improving efficiency in identifying elements of interest
Benefits: - Faster and more accurate visual searches - Enhanced user engagement with digital content - Increased accessibility to information within images
Commercial Applications: Visual search technology can be utilized in various industries such as e-commerce, education, and design to enhance user experiences, streamline processes, and improve information retrieval.
Questions about Visual Search Technology: 1. How does visual search technology differ from traditional text-based search methods? Visual search technology allows users to search for information within images, providing a more intuitive and interactive experience compared to text-based searches.
2. What are the potential privacy implications of using visual search systems on electronic devices? Visual search systems may raise concerns about data privacy and security, especially when processing and storing visual information from users.
Original Abstract Submitted
the subject technology provides visual search systems and methods that can be used to efficiently perform visual searches on an electronic device. the subject technology provides systems and methods for presenting one or more visual indicators corresponding to the searchable portions of digital content. a visual search may include identifying, at an electronic device, an element of interest in an image. a visual indicator for the element of interest may be overlaid on the image at a location corresponding to the element of interest. the visual indicator may be selectable to cause a display of information associated with the element of interest responsive to the selection.
