Automatic creation of 3D facial models

Author

Akimoto, Takaaki ; Suenaga, Yasuhito ; Wallace, Richard S.

Author_Institution

NTT, Kanagawa, Japan

Volume

13

Issue

5

fYear

1993

Firstpage

16

Lastpage

22

Abstract

Model-based encoding of human facial features for narrowband visual communication is described. Based on an already prepared 3D human model, this coding method detects and understands a person´s body motion and facial expressions. It expresses the essential information as compact codes and transmits it. At the receiving end, this code becomes the basis for modifying the 3D model of the person and thereby generating lifelike human images. The feature extraction used by the system to acquire data for regions or edges that express the eyes, nose, mouth, and outlines of the face and hair is discussed. The way in which the system creates a 3D model of the person by using the features extracted in the first part to modify a generic head model is also discussed.<>

Keywords

face recognition; feature extraction; image coding; visual communication; 3D facial models; 3D human model; body motion; compact codes; facial expressions; feature extraction; generic head model; human facial features; lifelike human images; model-based encoding; narrowband visual communication; Biological system modeling; Encoding; Face detection; Facial features; Feature extraction; Humans; Image generation; Motion detection; Narrowband; Visual communication;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0272-1716

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/38.232096

Filename

232096