Near-infrared face recognition utilizing open CV software
Louiza Sellami, Hau Ngo, Chris J. Fowler, Liam M. Kearney · Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE · 2014
Commercially available hardware, freely available algorithms, and authors’ developed software are synergized successfully to detect and recognize subjects in an environment without visible light. This project integrates three major components: an illumination device operating in near infrared (NIR) spectrum, a NIR capable camera and a software algorithm capable of performing image manipulation, facial detection and recognition. Focusing our efforts in the near infrared spectrum allows the low budget system to operate covertly while still allowing for accurate face recognition. In doing so a valuable function has been developed which presents potential benefits in future civilian and military security and surveillance operations.