An efficient algorithm for human face detection and facial feature extraction under different conditions

Kwok Wai Wong, Kin Man Lam, Wan Chi Siu

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Abstract

In this paper, an efficient algorithm for human face detection and facial feature extraction is devised. Firstly, the location of the face regions is detected using the genetic algorithm and the eigenface technique. The genetic algorithm is applied to search for possible face regions in an image, while the eigenface technique is used to determine the fitness of the regions. As the genetic algorithm is computationally intensive, the searching space is reduced and limited to the eye regions so that the required timing is greatly reduced. Possible face candidates are then further verified by measuring their symmetries and determining the existence of the different facial features. Furthermore, in order to improve the level of detection reliability in our approach, the lighting effect and orientation of the faces are considered and solved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1993-2004
Number of pages12
JournalPattern Recognition
Volume34
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2001

Keywords

  • Eigenface technique
  • Face detection
  • Facial feature extraction
  • Genetic algorithm

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Signal Processing
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
  • Artificial Intelligence

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