DISTANT FACE RECOGNITION SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A method for automatic face recognition at a distance, said method comprising:
- monitoring a scene for a presence of at least one individual and tracking said at least one individual moving through said scene using at least one primary camera;
providing tracking and prediction outputs from said primary camera to a prioritizor module;
compiling a ranked list of individuals being tracked through said scene via said prioritizor module;
controlling at least one secondary camera by aiming said cameras at each individual in said scene according to said ranked list provided by said prioritizor;
capturing a plurality of high quality facial images of each face present in said scene using said at least one secondary cameras; and
identifying said at least one individual based on said plurality of high quality facial images using a face recognition module.
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Abstract
A method and system for automatic face recognition. A primary and a plurality of secondary video cameras can be provided to monitor a detection area. The primary video camera can detect people present in the detection zone. Data can be then transmitted to a prioritizor module that produces a prioritized list of detected people. The plurality of secondary video cameras then captures a high-resolution image of the faces of the people present in the detection area according to the prioritized list provided by the prioritizor module. The high-resolution images can be then provided to a face recognition module, which is used to identify the people present in the detection area.
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1. A method for automatic face recognition at a distance, said method comprising:
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monitoring a scene for a presence of at least one individual and tracking said at least one individual moving through said scene using at least one primary camera; providing tracking and prediction outputs from said primary camera to a prioritizor module; compiling a ranked list of individuals being tracked through said scene via said prioritizor module; controlling at least one secondary camera by aiming said cameras at each individual in said scene according to said ranked list provided by said prioritizor; capturing a plurality of high quality facial images of each face present in said scene using said at least one secondary cameras; and identifying said at least one individual based on said plurality of high quality facial images using a face recognition module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for automatic face recognition at a distance, comprising:
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at least one primary camera for monitoring a scene for a presence of at least one individual and tracking said at least one individual moving through said scene; a prioritizor module configured to provide tracking and prediction outputs from said at least one primary camera; a ranked list compiled by said prioritizor module of individuals being tracked through said scene; at least one secondary camera controlled by said prioritizor module wherein said prioritizor module aims each of said at least one secondary cameras at each individual in said scene according to said ranked list; wherein said secondary camera captures a plurality of high quality facial images of each face present in said scene; and a face recognition module for identifying said at least one individual based on said plurality of high quality facial images. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for automatic face recognition at a distance, said system comprising:
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at least one primary camera for monitoring a scene for a presence of at least one individual and tracking said at least one individual moving through said scene wherein said primary camera is capable of capturing an image of each face present in said scene; a prioritizor module configured to provide tracking and prediction outputs from said at least one primary camera; a ranked list compiled by said prioritizor module of individuals being tracked through said scene; at least one secondary camera controlled by said prioritizor module wherein said prioritizor module aims each of said at least one secondary cameras at each individual in said scene according to said ranked list wherein said secondary camera captures a plurality of high quality facial images of each face present in said scene; and a face recognition module for identifying said at least one individual based on said plurality of high quality facial images. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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