Patent ID: 9152624
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for allowing a user of a browsing application to navigate image-based content using a graphical user interface, the method comprising: storing a plurality of images, wherein each image depicts an item; analyzing a first image of the plurality of images to detect attribute information associated with a first item depicted in the first image, wherein the attribute information comprises a plurality of categories, including a color category; storing the attribute information; receiving a user selection, from a user, of the first image depicting the first item; calculating a measure of distinction between the first item and a second item based on the plurality of categories, wherein the measure of distinction represents an alignment of categories between the first and second items; determining the second item to be similar to the first item if the measure of distinction satisfies a criterion; and displaying a second image of the plurality of images depicting the second item.