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Eye detection system using a single camera

US8391554B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2008
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/165
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and a method for detecting the eyes of a driver of a vehicle using a single camera. The method includes determining a set of positional parameters corresponding to a driving seat of the vehicle. The camera is positioned at a pre-determined location inside the vehicle, and a set of parameters corresponding to the camera is determined. The location of the driver's eyes is detected using the set of positional parameters, an image of the driver's face and the set of parameters corresponding to the camera.

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