Patent ID: 9369625
Filing Date: 2016-06-14
CPC Classification: G06K,H04N

Claim Text:
1. A method of recording a photograph for use in a personal photo identification document such as a passport comprising: using a digital image capture system, including a digital camera, a computer processor, and memory to store specifications and requirements for a photo print in order to be compliant for use in a user selected photo ID such as a passport for a selected country or jurisdiction; using the digital image capture system to capture a facial image; using facial image processing techniques to provide automatic detection of a face and facial feature points on the facial image; processing the facial image and generating a visual indication of compliance; and when compliant, generating the photograph based on the compliant facial image, wherein processing the facial image comprises automatic zoom, automatic in-plane rotation, automatic crop, and the analysis of several attributes to determine the pose of the head, the countenance of the eyes and mouth, the illumination of the subject, and the appearance of the background environment.