Facial recognition
Facial Recognition
Facacial Recognition (/ˈfeɪʃəl rɪˈkɒɡnɪʃən/), from the Latin facies meaning "face" and the English recognition meaning "identification of something already known", is a biometric technology used to identify and verify individuals by comparing facial features from digital images or video frames with stored facial databases.
History
The concept of Facial Recognition has been in existence since the 1960s, with the first semi-automated system developed by Woodrow Wilson Bledsoe. The system, which involved manually locating features on the face such as the eyes and mouth, was the precursor to modern automated systems.
Technology
Facial Recognition technology works by capturing, analyzing, and comparing patterns based on the person's facial details. The technology is primarily used for security purposes but is increasingly being used in a variety of other applications.
Applications
Facial Recognition technology is used in numerous applications including law enforcement, security systems, and smartphones. It is also used in social media platforms for tagging photos and in augmented reality applications for various effects.
Related Terms
- Biometrics: The technical term for body measurements and calculations. It refers to metrics related to human characteristics and traits.
- Artificial Intelligence: The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.
- Machine Learning: A type of artificial intelligence that allows software applications to become more accurate in predicting outcomes without being explicitly programmed.
- Computer Vision: An interdisciplinary scientific field that deals with how computers can gain high-level understanding from digital images or videos.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Facial recognition
- Wikipedia's article - Facial recognition
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