Lip contour extraction for language learning in VEC3D
Lip image analysis is a critical problem in many vision-based applications such as lip reading, speaker authentication, video conferencing and language learning. We design three dynamic probability maps based on the color, shape, and edge features, respectively. These probability maps are then utilized to extract both inner and outer lip contours using a grid-based gradient-ascent approach. The experiments show that the proposed algorithm can extract inner/outer lip contours efficiently and reliably. The proposed lip contour extraction algorithm is applied successfully in a language-learning application called VEC3D.
lip contour extraction lip image segmentation lip tracking