INTERACTIVE IMAGE SELECTION METHOD
First Claim
1. An image selection method for selecting images amongst a plurality of digital images classified in a plurality of images categories, the method comprising the following steps:
- allocating to each image at least one strength value,allowing an user to select (120) images amongst the plurality of digital images,collecting user data,updating the strength value of all images classified in a same category than an image selected by the user as a function of the collected user data, andupon selection of an image by the user, automatically selecting at least one additional image classified in at least one same category than an image selected by the user, the selection of the additional image being based on its strength value,making the selected images available for a subsequent use.
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Abstract
Image selection method amongst a plurality of digital images (102) classified in a plurality of images categories (104a, 104b 104c), the method comprising the following steps: -allocating to each image at least one strength value (112, 112i, 112j, 112k), -allowing an user to select (120) images amongst the plurality of digital images, -collecting (122) user data, -updating (130) the strength value of all images classified in a same category than an image selected by the user as a function of the collected user data, and -upon selection of an image by the user, automatically selecting (142) at least one additional image classified in at least one same category than an image selected by the user, and for which the strength value exceeds a threshold value -making the selected images available (146) for subsequent use.
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14 Claims
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1. An image selection method for selecting images amongst a plurality of digital images classified in a plurality of images categories, the method comprising the following steps:
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allocating to each image at least one strength value, allowing an user to select (120) images amongst the plurality of digital images, collecting user data, updating the strength value of all images classified in a same category than an image selected by the user as a function of the collected user data, and upon selection of an image by the user, automatically selecting at least one additional image classified in at least one same category than an image selected by the user, the selection of the additional image being based on its strength value, making the selected images available for a subsequent use. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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