Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program

摘要

Some embodiments of the invention provide a server apparatus, comprising: a control block comprising at least one processor; at least one data reception unit operable to receive a request to share a picture; at least one storage facility, storing programmed instructions for execution by the control block, the programmed instructions defining an image analysis engine operable to determine that the picture comprises an image of a person; and at least one data transmission unit operable to issue a request to the person, or someone associated with the person, to consent to sharing the image. Other embodiments provide a method, performed by at least one computer. The method comprises: (A) receiving a request to share a picture; (B) determining that the picture comprises an image of a person; and (C) requesting that the person, or someone associated with the person, consent to sharing the image.

主权项

1. A client apparatus for use in a system comprising at least one network to which the client apparatus is coupled, the client apparatus being usable by a first user, the client apparatus comprising:
a control block comprising at least one processor; at least one data reception unit operable to receive, via at least one network, an indication that a second user has requested to share a picture comprising a first image, the first image depicting the first user or a person associated with the first user; at least one storage facility storing programmed instructions for execution by the control block, the programmed instructions defining:
receiving input from the first user indicating whether consent to sharing the picture is given; andif received input indicates that consent to sharing the picture is not given, modifying the picture to blur at least part of the first image; at least one data transmission unit operable to send a representation of the first user's input via the at least one network.