Automated annotation of a view
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1. A computerized method for annotating, comprising the steps of:
- capturing a digital image of a view having an element, with a camera;
displaying said digital image on a display, wherein the display comprises a touch screen;
selecting an element from the digital image to be annotated by touching said element on said display;
identifying annotating data associated with the selected element, based on the location of the camera; and
superimposing said annotating data on said digital image.
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Abstract
In a view, e.g. of scenery, of a shopping or museum display, or of a meeting or conference, automated processing can be used to annotate objects which are visible from a viewer position. Annotation can be of objects selected by the viewer, and can be displayed visually, for example, with or without an image of the view.
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1. A computerized method for annotating, comprising the steps of:
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capturing a digital image of a view having an element, with a camera; displaying said digital image on a display, wherein the display comprises a touch screen; selecting an element from the digital image to be annotated by touching said element on said display; identifying annotating data associated with the selected element, based on the location of the camera; and superimposing said annotating data on said digital image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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