eBay's New Image Search Feature is Now Live Within iOS App

following announcement earlier in summer, ebay week launched "image search" feature in ios application. image search uses computer vision technology powered ai let search popular auctioning site snapping picture -- or uploading 1 camera roll -- , receive similar results based on image recognition abilities.

live in ebay ios app, can tap camera icon in search bar @ top of home screen, choose "image search," take picture or upload 1 photos. you'll have grant ebay access both ios camera , photos apps feature work properly.

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after take picture or choose one, can crop focuses on item want search, , tap "search." ebay show listings items "close match" or "visually similar" product in picture. image search takes account of ebay's on 1 billion listings, according company.

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leveraging latest advances in 2 core parts of artificial intelligence -- computer vision , deep learning -- these new features make easier find , buy things inspire you. when upload images run find on ebay , image search, use deep learning model called convolutional neural network process images.

output of model gives representation of image can use compare images of live listings on ebay. then, rank items based on visual similarity , use our open-source kubernetes platform bring these results you, wherever in world.

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ebay launched "find on ebay" android smartphones only, lets users start image search on social platform, facebook. using share extension on image, android users can tap ebay , retailer's app open show similar listings.

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we've performed few quick image searches today , found solid results items (an apple watch , band), although other products stumped software got error (nintendo amiibo, apple watch dock). ebay still hasn't said if products more reliable others, did mention image search gain intelligence customers use more, typical machine learning technology.

image search live on ios , android, , find on ebay has launched on android week. ebay app on ios doesn't require update image search, appears company rolling out feature through over-the-air installs.

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wow. works. took random picture of fan, , found exact 1 on ebay.

 

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