Image recognition device, image recognition method, and integrated circuit

An image recognition method for use in an image recognition device for performing a generic object recognition, the image recognition device including a segmenting unit, a generating unit, and a checking unit, the image recognition method comprising:

• a segmenting step in which the segmenting unit segments an input image into a plurality of regions in accordance with information extracted from content of the input image;
• a generating step in which the generating unit computes feature data for each of the plurality of regions and generates feature data of the input image reflecting the computed feature data;
• and
• a checking step in which the checking unit checks whether or not a recognition-target object is present in the input image in accordance with the feature data of the input image.

An integrated circuit for use in an image recognition device for performing a generic object recognition, the integrated circuit comprising:

• a segmenting unit configured to segment an input image into a plurality of regions in accordance with information extracted from content of the input image;
• a generating unit configured to compute feature data for each of the plurality of regions and generate feature data of the input image reflecting the computed feature data;
• and
• a checking unit configured to check whether or not a recognition-target object is present in the input image in accordance with the feature data of the input image.