Face Recognition for the Blind

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Start date: 01/10/2007
End date: 01/03/2008

Description: This project creates a device which performs optimal face recognition in a miniature, unobtrusive device. The device is built around a common aperture imaging assembly that combines a miniature thermal imaging camera with a conventional visible light camera. The combined use of thermal and visible light imaging greatly improves face recognition accuracy and efficiency in m any scenarios. For example, it enhances the process of locating faces in a crowd and allows sophisticated face recognition algorithms in a low-cost, portable device. The device, worn by a person with visual impairment, can identify the faces of co-workers from a database and then discretely announce the names of those present. Phase I evaluates the feasibility of the optical design with existing face recognition algorithms.

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Last updated: 02/04/2008