Apple Inc.
TEMPORAL SEGMENTATION

Abstract:

A method includes obtaining a plurality of sequential images. The method includes identifying a first plurality of pixel sets respectively associated with the plurality of sequential images. Each of the first plurality of pixel sets locates a first object within a corresponding sequential image on a per-pixel basis. The method includes determining a characterization vector of the first object by extracting a corresponding plurality of displayable characteristic values based on the first plurality of pixel sets. Each of the plurality of displayable characteristic values is associated with a corresponding pixel set and a corresponding sequential image. The characterization vector includes a plurality of distinct temporal values respectively associated with the corresponding plurality of displayable characteristic values. The method includes generating a first behavioral value for the first object based on a function of the corresponding plurality of displayable characteristic values and the plurality of distinct temporal values.