Browsing Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Scholarly Articles) by Author "Bigioi, Petronel"
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Automated in-camera detection of flasheye defects
Corcoran, Peter; Bigioi, Petronel (IEEE, 2005)This paper examines the problem of performing automated real-time detection of flash eye defects (redeye) in the firmware of a digital camera. Several different algorithms are compared, timing and memory requirements ... -
Digital camera connectivity solutions using the picture transfer protocol (PTP)
Bigioi, Petronel; Corcoran, Peter M. (IEEE, 2002)Interconnectivity of digital camera with other devices is one of the main concerns of consumers and digital camera manufacturers. Interconnectivity features in digital cameras allow more consumer-friendly ... -
A dual image processing pipeline camera with CE applications
Andorko, Istvan; Corcoran, Peter; Bigioi, Petronel (2011)The implementation of a dual image processing pipeline camera on a state-of-art FPGA system is described. This camera can simultaneously acquire dual images of a scene and process, analyze and merge both images to enable ... -
Evaluation of Combined Visible/NIR Camera for Iris Authentication on smartphones
Thavalengal, Shejin; Bigioi, Petronel; Corcoran, Peter (IEEE, 2015)Iris biometrics provide a mature and robust method of authentication, but are typically applied in a controlled environment and under constrained acquisition conditions. In this paper, the adaption of iris biometrics for ... -
Home network infrastructure for handheld/wearable appliances
Corcoran, Peter M.; Bigioi, Petronel; Lupu, loan (IEEE, 2002)A server infrastructure allows wireless wearable appliances or portable handsets to access consumer services offered via the server. Services are accessed via a Universal Home Services Interface (UHSI) which is ... -
Internet Enabled Digital Photography
Corcoran, Peter M.; Bigioi, Petronel; Steinberg, Eran (IEEE, 1999)The principles and concepts of Internet Enabled Digital Photography are outlined. The design and implementation of an interface appliance to connect digital cameras to the Internet is described. In ... -
Iris authentication in handheld devices - considerations for constraint-free acquisition
Corcoran, Peter; Bigioi, Petronel; Thavalengal, Shejin (IEEE, 2015-05)As a near ideal biometric, iris authentication is widely used and mobile acquisition techniques are known. But iris acquisition on handheld imaging devices, such as smartphones, poses multiple, unique challenges. In this ... -
Iris liveness detection for next generation smartphones
Thavalengal, Shejin; Nedelcu, Tudor; Bigioi, Petronel; Corcoran, Peter (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2016-07-19)This paper presents a novel liveness detection method that exploits the acquisition workflow for iris biometrics on smartphones using a hybrid visible (RGB)/near infra-red (NIR) sensor. These devices are able to capture ... -
Proof-of-concept and evaluation of a dual function visible/NIR camera for iris authentication in smartphones
Thavalengal, Shejin; Andorko, Istvan; Drimbarean, Alexandru; Bigioi, Petronel; Corcoran, Peter (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2015-05)As a robust method of person authentication, iris biometrics is making its way in to consumer devices such as smartphones. Current iris image acquisition devices typically work under controlled environment and constrained ... -
PTP/IP adapter design and connectivity techniques for legacy imaging appliances
Bigioi, Petronel; Corcoran, Peter (IEEE, 2007)PTP/IP is an emerging connectivity standard for networked imaging appliances. It combines the ease of use and seamless connectivity of Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) with the ubiquity of TCP/IP networks. In this paper we ... -
Real-Time Eye Gaze Tracking for Gaming Design and Consumer Electronics Systems
Corcoran, Peter; Bigioi, Petronel (2012)Real time face detection combined with eye-gaze tracking can provide a means of user input into a gaming environment. Game and CE system designers can use facial and eye-gaze information in various ways to enhance UI design ... -
Transparent and dynamically configurable RF network suitable for home automation applications
Corcoran, Peter M.; Cucos, Alexandru; Bigioi, Petronel (IEEE, 1999)The design and implementation of a mobile low power RF network appliance to connect mobile intelligent nodes in one communication system. Its applicability can be found in a wide range of domains such as ... -
Wireless transfer of images from a digital camera to the internet via a standard GSM mobile phone
Corcoran, Peter M.; Bigioi, Petronel (IEEE, 2001)In this paper we describe an infrastructure based on an existing, commercially available, GSM mobile phone for achieving connectivity between digital cameras and an Internet Website. Pictures are ...