Face Detection Using Coarse and Fine Templates

Abstract

We propose a rapid face detection algorithm using Six-Segmented-Rectangle(SSR) Filter, combining range information and a template. First, we detect Between-the-Eyes as a face candidate point by scanning a certain size of rectangle which divided into six segments. Bright-dark relations of these six segments are tested if its center can be a candidate of Between-the-Eyes. Next, a true one among candidates is detected using range information and matching with a template. We implement the system on a PC with a xeon 2.2GHz CPU. This system processes image at 30 frames per second