Symmetry-based head pose estimation for intention detection

نویسندگان

  • T. Luhandjula
  • Y. Hamam
  • B. J. van Wyk
  • Q. Williams
چکیده

This paper describes a visual interface that infers the intention of a person to travel in a desired direction from head movements. A rotation of the head indicates the intent to change direction. The context for which this solution is intended is that of wheelchair bound individuals. This paper describes work in progress that provides a proof of concept tested on static images where head pose changes can be detected in a sequence of frames and where the pose of an individual is remarkably detected for 30, 60 and 90 angles. Results show that the symmetry property of the head can be used to detect a change in its position and can therefore serve as a visual intent indicator. The solution described in this paper, focusing on the specific task of head pose estimation, intends to provide a contribution to the task of intention detection applied to assistive living for the support of the elderly and people with disabilities.

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تاریخ انتشار 2009