Patent ID: 8369586
Filing Date: 2013-02-05
Classification: A61B,G06F,G06K,G06T,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method of identify a face image within a digital image by detecting and tracking a face image within a collection of low resolution images using skin tone information, comprising: identifying a group of pixels that correspond to a face image within the digital image; generating in-camera, capturing or otherwise obtaining in-camera a collection of low resolution images including said face image; tracking said face image within said collection of low resolution images; detecting a skin tone for the face image by determining one or more color or tonal values, or combinations thereof, for the group of pixels and comparing with one or more default color or tonal values, or combinations thereof; and adjusting values of one or more parameters for the group of pixels, including adjusting focus based on location of the face determined based on the detected skin tone.