Patent attributes
The system and method are configured to identify cars and obtain information about the identified cars. The system and method involves a software application installed on a computing device that includes a camera configured to capture images. After the software application is installed, the user can activate the camera through the software application and point the camera at a vehicle. The software application includes an object recognition function that can recognize the vehicle in the view of the camera. After recognizing the vehicle, the software application displays information about vehicle on a screen of the computing device. The software application can be used with an event such as an auto show. In addition to identifying the cars, the identified information can be used for other purposes such as a part of a scavenger hunt or other contests. Awards can be given to participants who complete the contest.
