Automatic facial expression recognition with AAM-based feature extraction and SVM classifier

Xiaoyi Feng, Baohua Lv, Zhen Li, Jiling Zhang

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Abstract

In this paper, an effective method is proposed for automatic facial expression recognition from static images. First, a modified Active Appearance Model (AAM) is used to locate facial feature points automatically. Then, based on this, facial feature vector is formed. Finally, SVM classifier with a sample selection method is adopted for expression classification. Experimental results on the JAFFE database demonstrate an average recognition rate of 69.9% for novel expressers, showing that the proposed method is promising.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMICAI 2006
Subtitle of host publicationAdvances in Artificial Intelligence - 5th Mexican International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Proceedings
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages726-733
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)3540490264, 9783540490265
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event5th Mexican International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, MICAI 2006: Advances in Artificial Intelligence - Apizaco, Mexico
Duration: 13 Nov 200617 Nov 2006

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume4293 LNAI
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference5th Mexican International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, MICAI 2006: Advances in Artificial Intelligence
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityApizaco
Period13/11/0617/11/06

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