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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 06, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2010
Matthew Syrett, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Matthew Syrett, Los Angeles, CA (US);
IMDB.com, Inc., Seattle, WA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for identifying an individual(s) whose face closely resembles a face that is ideal for a role, or who has a facial feature or combination of facial features that closely resembles a facial feature or combination of facial features that is ideal for the role, and who—in addition to having an ideal face, facial feature, or combination of facial features—possesses at least one trait or qualification that is preferable for the role. For example, the systems and methods can be used to identify at least one individual, such as an actor or model, whose face or facial features closely resembles a face or facial features that is ideal for a role, such as a role in a recorded or live performance, a photo shoot, or a fashion show, and who possesses the at least one trait or qualification, such as gender, height, weight, ability to speak a particular language, star power, or a guild affiliation, that is preferable for the role.