Automated portrait, photo pose, and soft biometrics capture system
OwnerCecil Hugh Watsoninventor
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Abstract
A system for capturing, identifying, and processing images and soft biometrics includes an image capture device, a pan and tilt device, a speaker for audio feedback, and a microphone for voice capture, all controlled by a computing device. Image capture is enhanced by detecting image focus, facial recognition matching, detecting the number of subjects and unwanted objects, and checking the cropped image by detecting whether eyes and mouth are open or closed, detecting redeye, detecting background color, detecting lighting conditions, and detecting subject location, pose and expression. Soft biometrics including scars, marks, and tattoos are also identified, cropped and classified.
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A system for capturing, identifying, and processing images and soft biometrics comprising:
- an image capture device configured to capture an image of a subject;
- a pan and tilt device configured to adjust a position of the image capture device;
- a speaker configured to provide audio feedback or instructions to the subject while the image is being captured;
- a microphone configured to capture a voice clip of the subject;
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- a computing device configured to control the image capture device, the pan and tilt device, the speaker, and the microphone, wherein the computing device is configured to:
- detect whether the captured image is properly focused;
- detect using facial recognition whether the subject in the captured image matches a known image of the subject;
- detect whether a proper number of subjects are in the captured image;
- detect whether any unwanted objects or obstructions are in the captured image;
- crop the captured image;
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- detect, crop, and classify any scar, mark, or tattoo (SMT) that is present in the captured image.
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