How to Use the IBM Image Recognition API

In this article, we will show how to use the Image Recognition API from IBM to identify an image.



This API takes an image (JPG, PNG, GIF, etc) and returns a JSON file (which we'll convert to XML) explaining the result of the machine learning algorithm trying to recognize it.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have done the following:

• Read the IBM tutorial to obtain your own API Key
  
• Install the AIMMS HTTP Client Library according to AIMMS Documentation: Adding the HTTP Client Library.
  

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