Face-Tracking Technology for Cell Phones

Yesterday, FotoNation unveiled Face Tracker, the world’s first face-detection and tracking technology for camera phones, reports Gearlog.

"Face Tracker "detects the presence and position of a subject’s face at up to 30 frames per second during image capture, enabling the optimal setting of exposure, focus and color balance, according to the press release.

At the Mobile Imaging Summit, FotoNation demonstrated simultaneous tracking of up to 8 faces on a camera phone. Previously only available in digital still cameras.

In addition to aiding in proper focus, exposure and color balance, the demonstration featured automatic image orientation, face cropping, and face thumbnail generation for use in the phone’s contact address book."

emily | 7:06 PM | Cell Phone aps |
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