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Modifying restricted images

  • US 7,860,342 B2
  • Filed: 08/02/2005
  • Issued: 12/28/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/01/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method implemented on a computing device by a processor configured to execute instructions that, when executed by the processor, direct the computing device to perform acts comprising:

  • determining a restricted image within a media asset with recognition logic that recognizes a restricted nature of the restricted image based at least upon image characteristics, including determining identity information associated with the restricted image, wherein the restricted image comprises an image of a human subject, wherein said including determining identity information associated with the restricted image comprises determining an identity of the human subject;

    modifying the restricted image to obtain a modified image using modification logic to replace the image of the human subject with another human subject, the modified image having a shared image attribute including a shared shape; and

    producing a modified media asset that includes the modified image.

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