The output of the model gives us a representation of your image that we can use to compare to the images of the live listings on eBay. When you upload images to run Find It On eBay and Image Search, we use a deep learning model called a convolutional neural network to process the images. Leveraging the latest advances in two core parts of artificial intelligence - computer vision and deep learning - these new features make it easier to find and buy the things that inspire you. Image Search takes into account all of eBay's over one billion listings, according to the company. You'll have to grant eBay access to both your iOS Camera and Photos apps for the feature to work properly.Īfter you take a picture or choose one, you can crop it so it focuses on the item you want to search, and then tap 'Search.' eBay will then show you listings for items that are a 'close match' or 'visually similar' to the product in your picture.

Live now in the eBay iOS app, you can tap the camera icon in the search bar at the top of the home screen, choose 'Image Search,' then take a picture or upload one from Photos. Image Search uses computer vision technology powered by AI to let you search the popular auctioning site by snapping a picture - or uploading one from your Camera Roll - and receive similar results based on image recognition abilities. Following an announcement earlier in the summer, eBay this week launched an 'Image Search' feature in its iOS application.

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