Spectral face recognition using orthogonal subspace bases

Andrew Wimberly; Stefan A. Robila; Tansy Peplau

doi:10.1117/12.849892

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12 May 2010 Spectral face recognition using orthogonal subspace bases

Andrew Wimberly; Stefan A. Robila; Tansy Peplau

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Proceedings Volume 7695, Algorithms and Technologies for Multispectral, Hyperspectral, and Ultraspectral Imagery XVI; 76952E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.849892
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2010, Orlando, Florida, United States

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We present an efficient method for facial recognition using hyperspectral imaging and orthogonal subspaces. Projecting the data into orthogonal subspaces has the advantage of compactness and reduction of redundancy. We focus on two approaches: Principal Component Analysis and Orthogonal Subspace Projection. Our work is separated in three stages. First, we designed an experimental setup that allowed us to create a hyperspectral image database of 17 subjects under different facial expressions and viewing angles. Second, we investigated approaches to employ spectral information for the generation of fused grayscale images. Third, we designed and tested a recognition system based on the methods described above. The experimental results show that spectral fusion leads to improvement of recognition accuracy when compared to regular imaging. The work expands on previous band extraction research and has the distinct advantage of being one of the first that combines spatial information (i.e. face characteristics) with spectral information. In addition, the techniques are general enough to accommodate differences in skin spectra.

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Andrew Wimberly, Stefan A. Robila, and Tansy Peplau "Spectral face recognition using orthogonal subspace bases", Proc. SPIE 7695, Algorithms and Technologies for Multispectral, Hyperspectral, and Ultraspectral Imagery XVI, 76952E (12 May 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.849892

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