Face detection is an important problem in computer vision because it enables a wide range of applications, such as facial recognition and an analysis of human behavior. The problem is challenging because of the large variations in facial appearance across different individuals and lighting and pose conditions. One way to detect faces is to utilize a highly advanced face detection method, such as RetinaFace or YOLOv7, which uses deep learning techniques to achieve high accuracy in various datasets. However, even the best face detectors can produce false positives, which can lead to incorrect or unreliable results. In this paper, we propose a method for reducing false positives in face detection by using information from a depth map. A depth map is a two-dimensional representation of the distance of objects in an image from the camera. By using the depth information, the proposed method is able to better differentiate between true faces and false positives. The method proposed by the authors is tested on a dataset of 549 images, which includes 614 upright frontal faces. The outcomes of the evaluation demonstrate that the method effectively minimizes false positives without compromising the overall detection rate. These findings suggest that incorporating depth information can enhance the accuracy of face detection.

Nanni L., Brahnam S., Lumini A., Loreggia A. (2023). Coupling RetinaFace and Depth Information to Filter False Positives. APPLIED SCIENCES, 13(5), 1-14 [10.3390/app13052987].

Coupling RetinaFace and Depth Information to Filter False Positives

Lumini A.;
2023

Abstract

Face detection is an important problem in computer vision because it enables a wide range of applications, such as facial recognition and an analysis of human behavior. The problem is challenging because of the large variations in facial appearance across different individuals and lighting and pose conditions. One way to detect faces is to utilize a highly advanced face detection method, such as RetinaFace or YOLOv7, which uses deep learning techniques to achieve high accuracy in various datasets. However, even the best face detectors can produce false positives, which can lead to incorrect or unreliable results. In this paper, we propose a method for reducing false positives in face detection by using information from a depth map. A depth map is a two-dimensional representation of the distance of objects in an image from the camera. By using the depth information, the proposed method is able to better differentiate between true faces and false positives. The method proposed by the authors is tested on a dataset of 549 images, which includes 614 upright frontal faces. The outcomes of the evaluation demonstrate that the method effectively minimizes false positives without compromising the overall detection rate. These findings suggest that incorporating depth information can enhance the accuracy of face detection.
2023
Nanni L., Brahnam S., Lumini A., Loreggia A. (2023). Coupling RetinaFace and Depth Information to Filter False Positives. APPLIED SCIENCES, 13(5), 1-14 [10.3390/app13052987].
Nanni L.; Brahnam S.; Lumini A.; Loreggia A.
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