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Title: Face recognition system and method using face pattern words and face pattern bytes

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1166010

The present invention provides a novel system and method for identifying individuals and for face recognition utilizing facial features for face identification. The system and method of the invention comprise creating facial features or face patterns called face pattern words and face pattern bytes for face identification. The invention also provides for pattern recognitions for identification other than face recognition. The invention further provides a means for identifying individuals based on visible and/or thermal images of those individuals by utilizing computer software implemented by instructions on a computer or computer system and a computer readable medium containing instructions on a computer system for face recognition and identification.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
Assignee:
Alcorn State University (Alcorn State, MS)
Patent Number(s):
8,917,914
Application Number:
13/506,224
OSTI ID:
1166010
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2012 Apr 05
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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