{"id":14198,"date":"2014-12-29T15:16:32","date_gmt":"2014-12-29T15:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/automatic-content-recognition\/"},"modified":"2014-12-29T15:16:58","modified_gmt":"2014-12-29T15:16:58","slug":"automatic-content-recognition","status":"publish","type":"definition","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/31066\/automatic-content-recognition-acr","title":{"rendered":"Automatic Content Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span id=\"what_does_automatic_content_recognition_mean\">What Does Automatic Content Recognition Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Automatic content recognition (ACR) is a technique used by an application (mostly a smartphone or tablet application) to identify a content element within a close distance. With the help of a source service, it compares and processes the sample by identifying the content by means of specific characteristics of image, audio or video. Using watermark technology or fingerprinting technology, ACR helps in dynamic and seamless interlinking of applications, content, devices and viewers.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"techopedia_explains_automatic_content_recognition\">Techopedia Explains Automatic Content Recognition<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Automatic content recognition provides smart devices with the capability to become &quot;content aware.&quot; Applications are available in devices to help broadcasters in providing real-time information about different products. Automatic content recognition has a significant impact on real-time TV commerce and user interactivity. <\/p>\n<p> Automatic content recognition has many benefits, including the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Second screen synchronization: Users can enhance their television viewing experience with the help of ACR. 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