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Detecting facial expressions in digital images

US12167119B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2023
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/61
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for detecting facial expressions in digital images and applications therefore are disclosed. Analysis of a digital image determines whether or not a smile and/or blink is present on a person's face. Face recognition, and/or a pose or illumination condition determination, permits application of a specific, relatively small classifier cascade.

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