building an image recognition service - how to leverage ibm watson for visual analysis
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TODAY’S EXAMPLE
Image analysis platform using IBM Watson
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TIPPING POINT
A quick note…
Computer vision is 1 of the 2 critical technologies that will allow artificial intelligence empower our world in
ways we’ve only dreamed of.
(Computer speech is the 2nd)
THE PROBLEM
We live in a visual world, yet capturing useful information from images has historically required
human vision — which can be slow and costly.
THE QUESTION
But if we could extract that useful information through computer vision, it could provide invaluable
insight for our businesses.
THE SOLUTION
An intelligent visual recognition service that automatically analyzes and identifies objects and
scenes in image files (video, etc.).
Model
Production Images
Classifier Application
TrainingImages
HOW IT WORKS
Object & scene recognitionWatson Visual Recognition
PRICING
Free tier● 250 images/day + one custom classifier (train 1000 images)
Production● Image Tagging — $0.002/image● Face Detection — $0.004/image● Training — $0.25 USD/Event● Custom Tagging — $0.004/event● Custom Model Storage — $10.00/mo
STEP BY STEP GUIDE
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VISUAL PRODUCT SEARCH
http://slyce.it/technology#how-it-works
VIP TREATMENT
A top customer walks into your store.The system instantly recognizes them, issues a personalized greeting, and alerts an attendant.
And/or…
Allows you to track store visits just as we track web visits in Google Analytics (faces vs. IP addresses).
VIP TREATMENT
consumerreports.org/privacy/facial-recognition-who-is-tracking-you-in-public1
PRODUCT SENTIMENT
popularmechanics.com/technology/a18636/facewatch-facial-recognition-identify-criminals
Analyze how people react to your product.
ENDLESS USESManufacturing● Ensure products are positioned correctly on an
assembly lineVisual auditing● Monitor for compliance or deterioration in fleet of
trucks, planes, or windmills● Train classifiers to understand what defects look
likeInsurance● Rapidly process claims by classifying images of
claimsSocial listening● Track buzz about your company on social media
Security● Monitor for activity, instantly classify objects as
threat or not
Social commerce● Use an image of a foot dish to find out which
restaurant serves it and find reviews● Use a travel photo to find vacation suggestions
based on similar experiences● Use a house image to find similar homes that are
for saleRetail● Take a photo of a favorite outfit to find stores with
those clothes in stock or on sale● Use a travel image to find retail suggestions in that
areaEducation● Create image-based applications to educate about
taxonomies● Use pictures to find educational material on similar
subjects
UNLEASH YOUR BUSINESSEMBRACE EXPONENTIAL
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