Providing the “eyes & ears”

Eyes and ears for computers

Eyes 'n ears face detection

We present a robust and portable visual-based skin and face detection system developed for use in a multiple speaker teleconferencing system, employing both audio and video cues. An omni-directional video sensor is used to provide a view of the entire visual hemisphere, thereby allowing for multiple dynamic views of all the participants. Regions of skin are detected using simple statistical met...

Solving Problems of Reptile Eyes and Ears

The anatomy of reptile ears and eyes differ from that of mammals, and among different reptile groups. Species predilections exist for different Problems associated with the ears of reptiles include nodular swelling, discolored tympanum, head tilt, and circling. Problems of the eyes include pronounced or frequent blinking, periorbital swelling, blepharoedema (palpebral edema), buphthalmos (enlar...

How nasal function influences the eyes, ears, sinuses, and lungs.

The nose is an integral part of the upper airway and the first contact of the body with inspired air. It is located in close proximity to several related airway structures that include the ears, paranasal sinuses, and eyes. It is also closely linked to the lower airway. Multiple lines of evidence support a close interaction and influence of the nose on these contiguous and distant organs via ne...

Eyes ’n Ears: Face Detection Utilizing Audio and Video Cues

This work investigates the development of a robust and portable teleconferencing system utilizing both audio and video cues. An omni-directional video sensor is used to provide a view of the entire visual hemisphere thereby providing multiple dynamic views of the participants. Regions of skin are detected using simple statistical methods, along with histogram color models for both skin and non-...