# Mobile Visual Recognition The Viewdle Technology Links Facial Recognition With Social Media By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viewdle-technology References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/viewdle-brings-visual-recognition-social-augmented-reality-to-mobile-devices.html) & [viewdle](http://www.viewdle.com/index.html) Tagging friends in photos and video has never been easier thanks to the Viewdle technology. Essentially, it bridges the gap between your camera phone and your social media sites through [facial recognition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-ring-familiar-faces). Recently showcased during the Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona, this Viewdle technology not only allows you to [tag your images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simphoto) immediately, but also learns to identify previously tagged people so that it can tag automatically without prompt. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Facial Recognition Integration:** There is an opportunity for businesses to integrate facial recognition technology into their mobile apps for personalization and security purposes. - **Automated Image Tagging:** There is an opportunity for businesses to develop automated image tagging tools that can accurately recognize and tag people in photos, improving photo organization and searching capabilities. - **Social Media Integration:** There is an opportunity for businesses to integrate social media platforms and apps with visual recognition technology to enhance user experience and engagement. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Apps:** Mobile app developers can incorporate facial recognition technology to improve user experience and provide added value through personalization and security features. - **Photography:** Photography companies can use automated image tagging tools to improve photo organization and searching capabilities for both personal and professional use. - **Social Media:** Social media companies can integrate visual recognition technology into their platforms to enhance user experience and engagement, and potentially monetize through targeted advertising. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Face Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findthatface.md) - [Facial Research Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introthem.md) - [Efficient Photo-Enhancing Mobile Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersity-app.md) - [Celebrity Face Matchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-twin.md) - [Creative AI Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfyzai.md) - [AI Image Video Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyvia-ai.md) - [Location Tagging Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geoclick.md) - [Visual AI Home Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seemour.md) - [Hospitality Facial Recognition Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoox-pass.md)