Object Recognition from Local Scale-Invariant Features
ICCV '99 Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Vision-Volume 2 - Volume 2
Facial feature tracking for cursor control
Journal of Network and Computer Applications
Face as mouse through visual face tracking
Computer Vision and Image Understanding
Hands-free vision-based interface for computer accessibility
Journal of Network and Computer Applications
Realtime performance-based facial animation
ACM SIGGRAPH 2011 papers
Real time head pose estimation from consumer depth cameras
DAGM'11 Proceedings of the 33rd international conference on Pattern recognition
Improving accuracy in face tracking user interfaces using consumer devices
Proceedings of the 1st Annual conference on Research in information technology
Face tracking user interfaces using vision-based consumer devices
Proceedings of the 14th international ACM SIGACCESS conference on Computers and accessibility
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Some individuals have difficulty using standard hand-manipulated computer input devices such as a mouse and a keyboard effectively. However, if these users have sufficient control over their face and head movement, a robust face tracking user interface can bring significant usability benefits. Using consumer-grade computer vision devices and signal processing techniques, a robust user interface can be made readily available at low cost, and can provide a number of benefits, including non-intrusive usage. Designing and implementing this type of user interface presents many challenges particularly with regards to accuracy and usability. Continuing previously published research, we now present results based on an analysis and comparison of different options for face tracking user interfaces. Five different options are evaluated each with different architectural stages of a face tracking user interface -- namely user input, capture technology, feature retrieval, feature processing, and pointer behavior. Usability factors were also included in the evaluation. A prototype system, configured to use different options, was created and compared with existing similar solutions. Tests were designed that ran on an Internet browser and a quantitative evaluation was done. The results show which of the evaluated options performed better than the others and how the best performing prototype compares to currently available solutions. These findings can serve as a precursor to a full-scale usability study, various improvements, and future deployment for public use.