Detection of interest points using symmetry
Reisfeld, D.; Wolfson, H.; Yeshurun, Y.
Computer Vision, 1990. Proceedings, Third International Conference on
Volume , Issue , 4-7 Dec 1990 Page(s):62 - 65
Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/ICCV.1990.139494
Summary:An operator based on the intuitive motion of symmetry, which
effectively locates interest points in real time and can be incorporated
also in active visual systems, is introduced. The results of its
operation agree with some psychophysical evidence concerning symmetry as
well as evidence concerning fixation points. The operator can be applied
successfully without prior knowledge of the world. Combining the
operator with some preconceptions about the image is a powerful tool for
feature detection in intricate natural scenes. The localization of faces
and facial features in real time is demonstrated on detailed and noisy
pictures
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