Facial image processing system

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2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Johns, Andrew W. (Department: 2621)

Image analysis

Applications

Target tracking or detecting

C382S118000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07043056

ABSTRACT:
A method of determining an eye gaze direction of an observer is disclosed comprising the steps of: (a) capturing at least one image of the observer and determining a head pose angle of the observer; (b) utilizing the head pose angle to locate an expected eye position of the observer, and (c) analyzing the expected eye position to locate at least one eye of the observer and observing the location of the eye to determine the gaze direction.

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