Automatically generated visual annotated graphic legend
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1. A method of creating a hardcopy photo product of a recorded scene of a group of individuals, the method comprising:
- a) obtaining, at a processor, an image of a scene with two or more individuals;
b) the processor analyzing the scene to automatically create a line graphic that outlines the individuals within the scene while maintaining their positions relative to the scene recording device;
c) the processor extracting the created line graphic image from the scene image;
d) the processor obtaining identification of individuals within the scene;
e) the processor annotating the created line graphic image with the obtained identification information;
f) the processor formatting the recorded scene image and the annotated line graphic image to produce a hardcopy photo product that includes the annotated line graphic image to provide visual identification information related to the individuals depicted in the scene image without obscuring the scene image; and
e) producing the formatted hardcopy photo product.
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Abstract
A method for automatically generating a hardcopy photo product with a visual annotated graphic legend provides additional information related to the printed image without obscuring the printed image.
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1. A method of creating a hardcopy photo product of a recorded scene of a group of individuals, the method comprising:
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a) obtaining, at a processor, an image of a scene with two or more individuals; b) the processor analyzing the scene to automatically create a line graphic that outlines the individuals within the scene while maintaining their positions relative to the scene recording device; c) the processor extracting the created line graphic image from the scene image; d) the processor obtaining identification of individuals within the scene; e) the processor annotating the created line graphic image with the obtained identification information; f) the processor formatting the recorded scene image and the annotated line graphic image to produce a hardcopy photo product that includes the annotated line graphic image to provide visual identification information related to the individuals depicted in the scene image without obscuring the scene image; and e) producing the formatted hardcopy photo product. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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