Face Recognition Device Using Segmented Detection and HOG Tracking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current face recognition systems using deep learning technology face challenges in processing high-resolution images in real-time due to high computational load, limiting their ability to detect faces accurately and efficiently, especially with varying image quality, angles, and lighting conditions.

Innovation Solution

A face recognition method and device that combines deep learning-based face detection with Histogram of Oriented Gradients (HOG)-based face detection and a face tracker, using Intersection over Union (IOU) values and feature vectors to update and track face objects across image frames, allowing for real-time face detection and recognition without reducing accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If deep learning-based face detection is used, then face detection accuracy is improved, but execution time increases and real-time processing becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveface detection accuracyVSAvoidexecution time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the face detection process into two distinct stages: a first face detection unit that performs initial detection, and a second face detection unit that performs verification. This segmentation allows the system to benefit from the high accuracy of deep learning while reducing overall execution time by distributing computational tasks across multiple specialized components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If deep learning-based face detection is used, then face detection accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveface detection accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the complex deep learning-based face detection system into two separate face detection units with distinct functions. The first unit performs initial detection while the second unit performs verification, thereby reducing the computational burden and complexity of each individual unit while maintaining overall high accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If face detection rate is maintained across varying image qualities, then recognition reliability is improved, but computational load increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecognition reliabilityVSAvoidcomputational load
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a two-stage detection architecture where the first face detection unit handles initial detection and the second face detection unit performs verification. This segmentation enables the system to maintain consistent face detection rates across varying image qualities, angles, and lighting conditions while optimizing computational resource usage by distributing processing tasks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11594073B2Face recognition method and face recognition device
Publication Date: 2023.02.28 UNIV OF SEOUL IND COOP FOUND
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a face recognition method and a face recognition device, the method including: a step for detecting one or more faces in an image frame; a step for updating a face object in a face list by using the one or more pieces of detected face information; and a step for recognizing an identity corresponding to the face object by using a plurality of feature vectors of the face object in the updated face list.