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An FPGA-based stereoscopic camera - electronic design tools and techniques
(IEEE, 2010-08-05)
Electronic design tools and techniques for the implementation of a stereoscopic camera based on an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) are presented. The stages of an IPP (Image Processing Pipeline) are presented together ...
Real-Time Fingerprint Analysis & Authentication for Embedded Appliances
(IEEE, 2007-04-10)
A complete fingerprint analysis system is described. The design and architecture of a loadable device driver for a USB fingerprint sensor is described. Image processing filters to enhance the raw image data and to extract ...
Next Generation Face Tracking Technology Using AAM Techniques
(IEEE, 2007)
This paper realizes an investigation of the active appearance model (AAM) techniques, with particular emphasis on problems related to the implementation of AAM in realtime face tracking applications for embedded systems. ...
Separating Directional Lighting Variability in Statistical Face Modelling Based on Texture Space Decomposition
(IEEE, 2007-07-04)
In this paper we propose a simple method for decomposing the linear texture space of a facial appearance model into two linear subspaces, one for inter-individual variability and another for variations caused by directional ...
A Review of Face Recognition Techniques for In-Camera Applications
(IEEE, 2007-08-20)
This paper presents an overview of a number of classical face recognition techniques, including an assessment of their suitability for applications in real-time embedded systems such as digital cameras, and a generalized ...
A combined approach to feature extraction for mouth characterization and tracking
(IEEE, 2009-02-10)
A statistical Active Appearance Model (AAM) is developed to model and track the lips. A major challenge in modelling the mouth area, considered the most deformable facial feature, is the weak contrast between lips and skin ...
Determining Unique Fingerprint Features for Biometric Encoding of Data
(IEEE, 2008-01-09)
A novel approach to determining unique fingerprint features with high repeatability is described. The techniques described are particularly suitable for CE applications and devices employing inexpensive capacitative ...
Facial expression modeling using component AAM models - Gaming applications
(IEEE, 2009-10-23)
In this paper we provide preliminary results on a new modeling approach for improved determination of facial expressions from a low-resolution video stream. An initial proof-of-concept using an extension of an Active ...
FPGA based stereo imaging system with applications in computer gaming
(IEEE, 2009-10-23)
A real-time stereo imaging system is described. It incorporates dual image acquisition chains on a single FPGA device and is able to provide real-time synchronized video output from twin CMOS imaging sensors. The platform ...
Managing Digital Image Collections from your TV-Set: A State-of-Art Review
(IEEE, 2007-07-14)
The problem of managing growing digital image collections is discussed in the context of a home user. The use of a conventional television set as both a viewing and management tool is discussed. The problem of linking ...