26 Result(s)
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Identifying faces under varying pose using a single example view
Identifiying human faces with only a single face model per person is a difficult task, because the input face image may vary with position, expression and pose. This paper describes a flexible face identificat...
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Gesture recognition from image motion based on subspace method and HMM
This paper proposes a method to recognize human gestures from an image sequence based on Hidden Markov Model and Karhunen-Lo`eve Transform. As our method uses the motion vector field of the scene for recogniti...
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Wide-Range Tracking Hands in Real-Time
We propose a method for wide-range tracking of hands in real-time by a vision sensor. By using random sampling and importance sampling, our method can track hands and estimate hand positions in real-time. We u...
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Gesture and Posture Estimation by Using Locally Linear Regression
Many methods for measuring human motion have been proposed because they can be applied to various fields such as CG animation, virtual reality, and gesture recognition. This paper proposes a method for gesture...
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Face Recognition Based on Efficient Facial Scale Estimation
Facial recognition technology needs to be robust for arbitrary facial appearances because a face changes according to facial expressions and facial poses. In this paper, we propose a method which automatically...
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Video Synthesis with High Spatio-Temporal Resolution Using Motion Compensation and Image Fusion in Wavelet Domain
This paper presents a novel algorithm for obtaining a high spatio-temporal resolution video from two video sequences. These sequences are high resolution with low frame rate and low resolution with high frame ...
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Real-Time Object Detection with Adaptive Background Model and Margined Sign Correlation
In recent years, the detection accuracy has significantly improved under various conditions using sophisticated methods. However, these methods require a great deal of computational cost, and have difficulty i...
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Face Tracking and Recognition Considering the Camera’s Field of View
We propose a method that tracks and recognizes faces simultaneously. In previous methods, features needed to be extracted twice for tracking and recognizing faces in image sequences because the features used f...
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Table-Top Interface Using Fingernail Images and Real Object Recognition
Many researchers have proposed the development of table-top interfaces in the last decade. In a table-top system, for user satisfaction, they must be able to operate digital and analog media seamlessly. In thi...
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Automatic Detection of Unconscious Reactions to Illuminance Changes in Illumination
In this study, we investigated expressive facial reactions in response to changes in the visual environment and their automatic extraction from sensors, in order to construct a comfortable level of illuminatio...
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Generation of Facial Expression for Communication Using Elfoid with Projector
We propose a method for generating facial expressions with a mobile projector built into a cellphone-type tele-operated android, called Elfoid. Elfoid is designed to transmit the presence of a speaker to a com...
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AR Navigation System Using Interaction with a CG Avatar
This paper describes a navigation system that is guided by a CG avatar using augmented reality (AR) technology. Some existing conventional AR navigation systems use arrows for route guidance. However, the posi...
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Regression Based Trajectory Learning and Prediction for Human Motion
This paper presents a method for learning and predicting human motion in closed environments.
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Emotion Transmission System Using a Cellular Phone-Type Teleoperated Robot with a Mobile Projector
We propose an emotion transmission system using a cellular phone-type teleoperated robot with a mobile projector. Elfoid has a soft exterior that provides the look and feel of human skin and is designed to tra...
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Estimation of Emotion by Electroencephalography for Music Therapy
A system for providing music employing electroencephalography for music therapy is described. Music therapy for the treatment of patients suffering mental illness has been attempted over a period of 20 years. ...
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Evaluation and Fair Comparison of Human Tracking Methods with PTZ Cameras
Evaluation and comparison of methods, repeatability of experiments, and availability of data are the dynamics driving science forward. In computer vision, a database with ground-truth information enables fair ...
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Decreasing Physical Burden Using the Following Effect and a Superimposed Navigation System
We propose a novel navigation system using a virtual guide who walks in front of the user and induces the following effect. When using existing navigation systems, the user has a high physical burden because t...
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Evaluating Effects of Hand Pointing by an Image-Based Avatar of a Navigation System
We investigate whether the behavior of pointing at a map by an image-based avatar helps a user understand a route in an image-based avatar navigation system. We also evaluate whether this behavior is preferred...
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Directing a Target Person Among Multiple Users Using the Motion Effects of an Image-Based Avatar
We investigate whether an image-based avatar with motion can smoothly direct a target person who has requested guidance. Existing methods that use an avatar generally assume a one-to-one interaction with the u...
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Identifying People Using Body Sway in Case of Self-occlusion
We propose a method of identifying people in case of self-occlusion by using body sway measured at the head using a top-view camera. To accurately represent the identities of people as reflected in body sway,...
