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# recognizedPoints(_:)

Returns the points for a joint group name the observation recognizes.

```
func recognizedPoints(_ jointsGroupName: VNAnimalBodyPoseObservation.JointsGroupName) throws -> [VNAnimalBodyPoseObservation.JointName : VNRecognizedPoint]
```

## Parameters

`jointsGroupName`

The joint group of the points to retrieve.

## Return Value

The dictionary of points the observation associates with the group name.

## Discussion

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