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Identification and de-identification within a video sequence

  • US 9,652,665 B2
  • Filed: 01/07/2016
  • Issued: 05/16/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/18/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for de-identifying a video sequence, the method comprising:

  • capturing, in a video capture device, a video sequence comprising a plurality of individual frames, the plurality of individual frames including images of one or more users administering medication;

    designating, by at least one processor, one or more frames of the plurality of individual frames as comprising a recognized administration of medication;

    identifying a first portion of the one or more designated frames to remain visible, wherein the first portion comprises the recognized administration of medication;

    de-identifying a second portion of the one or more designated frames so that the first portion comprising the administration of medication remains visible;

    determining that the first portion of the one or more designated frames comprises a face other than faces of the one or more users administering medication; and

    de-identifying, from the first portion of the one or more designated frames, the face other than the face of the one or more users administering medication.

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