Face detection in internet of things using blackfin microcomputers family

Abstract

This paper describes a face detection system based on the Blackfin microcomputer architecture that may be used in an Internet of Things (IoT) context. The face detection algorithm is based on skin detection and scanning binary images to determine the face area. Further image processing may determine the eyes and mouth in order to extract main face characteristics. The face detection algorithm may be used in context of IoT to determine the searching area for eyes and mouth (e.g. for face recognition and emotion detection). The face detection algorithm is implemented using the Visual DSP++ integrated development environment and face detection is achieved in real time.