The 'Finding Rover' App Uses Facial Recognition Technology to Find Lost Pets
Katherine Pendrill — July 15, 2015 — Tech
References: findingrover & psfk
The 'Finding Rover' app uses advanced facial recognition technology to help find lost pets. The same biometric technology that has previously been employed to help humans, can now be used to help find your beloved furry friend.
The app works by asking you to continuously update a photograph of your pet so that its face can be analyzed if it does go missing. The built-in camera is specifically designed for photographing dogs and it will make an audible puppy sound to help capture your dog's attention. The facial recognition technology can identify more than 125 points on a face, making it extremely accurate for detecting an animal's features. If your pet does disappear, the app contains an interactive map with virtual lost and found posters. If your pet is found in a five-mile radius, the app will send you an immediate notification.
The app also works with humane societies in the US and Australia to make it easier for owners to find lost pets that have ended up at the local shelter.
The app works by asking you to continuously update a photograph of your pet so that its face can be analyzed if it does go missing. The built-in camera is specifically designed for photographing dogs and it will make an audible puppy sound to help capture your dog's attention. The facial recognition technology can identify more than 125 points on a face, making it extremely accurate for detecting an animal's features. If your pet does disappear, the app contains an interactive map with virtual lost and found posters. If your pet is found in a five-mile radius, the app will send you an immediate notification.
The app also works with humane societies in the US and Australia to make it easier for owners to find lost pets that have ended up at the local shelter.
Trend Themes
1. Biometric Pet Apps - Using facial recognition technology to find lost pets.
2. Continuous Pet Photography - Capturing and updating photographs of pets to aid in identification.
3. Virtual Lost and Found Posters - Utilizing interactive maps and notifications to help reunite lost pets with their owners.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Developing advanced facial recognition software for pet identification.
2. Pet Care - Providing services and tools to aid in the recovery of lost pets.
3. Shelters and Humane Societies - Partnering with app developers to improve the process of reuniting lost pets with their owners.
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