Abstract: A computer-implemented method provides an online dating service in which users browse profiles of other participants using face recognition. The method comprises: inputting a model image including a face of a person, the model image representing a profile browsing preference for a user; accessing a plurality of profile images, the profile images corresponding to different participants of the online dating service; performing face recognition to determine similarity of the model image to the plurality of profile images, thereby identifying profile images that resemble the model image; outputting a display view showing a result of the face recognition, the display view including at least one profile image resembling the model image; and providing additional profile information associated with a profile image in the display view based on input browsing commands.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a method and an apparatus for organizing digital media, particularly digital photos, using face recognition. According to a first aspect of the present invention, a computer-based method for organizing digital photos comprises: extracting objects of interest from a plurality of photographs; cropping said plurality of photographs to generate images of isolated objects of interest; applying a recognition algorithm to determine the similarity of isolated objects of interest with a reference; displaying a plurality of objects arranged as a function of the determined similarity; and receiving user input to associate said objects with a particular classification.