METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMAGE BASED SEARCHING
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1. A method of searching comprising:
- providing one more images representing subject matter that can be searched for;
receiving a selection of the one or more provided image representations;
performing a search for subject matter represented by the selected image; and
providing the search results.
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Abstract
Methodologies and apparatus for searching based on representative images are provided. The method includes the steps of providing one more images representing subject matter that can be searched for, receiving a selection of the one or more provided image representations, performing a search for subject matter represented by the selected image, and providing the search results.
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1. A method of searching comprising:
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providing one more images representing subject matter that can be searched for; receiving a selection of the one or more provided image representations; performing a search for subject matter represented by the selected image; and providing the search results. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus for searching, the apparatus comprising:
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an interface for receiving and transmitting data; a memory for holding data; storage for storing data about collaborative media groups and users; and a processor in communication with the interface, memory, and storage, the processor configured providing one more images representing subject matter that can be searched for, receiving a selection of the one or more provided image representations, performing a search for subject matter represented by the selected image, and providing the search results. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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