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Localization Test

The algorithm is executed on a few sample images that span the range of imaging situations the system is expected to deal with. The recognition module results of the algorithm are omitted for these calculations since we are only interested in the localization effectiveness. Figures  [*],  [*],  [*], and  [*] contain sample images with the detected feature points marked in white.


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In Figure [*](a) the face is localized even though it is in a non-frontal pose and despite the thin veil that covers it. Figure [*](b) shows the localization of a face despite numerous other faces in the image. Figure [*](a) shows the localization of a blurry face with a large out-of-plane rotation and significant background data. Figure [*](b) shows the successful localization of a face with a beard and glasses which do not pose a problem for the algorithm. Additionally, the face is leaning backwards slightly. Figure [*](a) contains a localized face with a mustache and dishevelled hair. Figure [*](b) contains a face with thick glasses. Figure [*](a) shows the localization of a face with a large in-plane rotation and unusual lighting. Figure [*](b) depicts a face which is situated in a complex background, under unusual lighting, with in-plane rotation and at a small scale. Figure [*](c) depicts the localization of a face with dark skin against a bright background. Note the algorithm's ability to localize the faces in these everyday images despite variations in pose, expressions, facial paraphernalia, lighting and background clutter.


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Tony Jebara
2000-06-23