An artificial vision - based computer interface

Abstract

An application has been developed to assist in using software applications to individuals that have null or limited mobility of their upper limbs. The system uses a Web camera for movement patterns recognition of the user's face. The image analysis allows emulating the basic functions of the computer mouse. The face detection process is carried out through the implementation of an algorithm that uses a cascade sort key of Haar-Like type. The application was developed in C++ to be used on Windows XP platform. Tryout of the application has been performed showing excellent acceptation and short time training requirements. © 2008, Versita. All rights reserved.