Mask Wearing Detection Using Face Landmark Overlap

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mask detection systems are time-consuming and lack accuracy in determining the standardization of mask wearing.

Innovation Solution

A method using a multi-task network model to quickly and accurately detect mask wearing by determining a target region based on comparison information and overlapping degree, supported by a customized comparison criteria.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a cascade of various stages (detection, classification, etc.) is used for mask detection, then detection accuracy can be maintained, but detection time increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoiddetection time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple detection tasks (face detection, mask detection, and standardization detection) into a single multi-task network model. This merging of previously separate cascade stages into one integrated model reduces the overall detection time while maintaining accuracy across all detection objectives.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The multi-task network model performs multiple functions simultaneously: detecting faces, detecting masks, and determining standardization compliance. This universal model replaces the need for separate specialized models for each detection stage, achieving both speed and accuracy through a single unified system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional multi-stage detection systems are used, then comprehensive detection can be achieved, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection comprehensivenessVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple detection functionalities into a single multi-task network model, reducing system complexity by eliminating the need for separate detection modules while maintaining comprehensive detection capabilities through the integrated model's multiple output tasks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Measurement precision

If face detection and mask detection are performed in separate stages, then each detection can be optimized independently, but overall detection time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoiddetection efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges face detection and mask detection into a single multi-task network model that processes both tasks simultaneously. This integration maintains the accuracy benefits of specialized detection while achieving the efficiency gains of parallel processing within a unified model architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12608910B2Method and device for detecting standardization of wearing mask
Publication Date: 2026.04.21 ZHEJIANG DAHUA TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The method includes: receiving an image to be detected, wherein the image to be detected includes an object to be detected; detecting the image to be detected based on a trained multi-task network model to obtain a region where the object wears a mask; comparing an area of the region where the object wears the mask to a predetermined threshold to determine a first detection result; in response to the object being determined as wearing the mask, determining comparison information of a mask area to be compared, and determining a target region in the image to be detected corresponding to the comparison information based on a face feature point template; and obtaining a second detection result based on an overlapping degree between the target region and the region where the object wears the mask.