Recognition of Faces Based on Images

Authors

  • Serri Ismael Hamad College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Thi-Qar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21070/jicte.v9i2.1683

Keywords:

Algorithms, Biometrics, Facial Recognition, Feature Extraction, Privacy

Abstract

Systems for identification have existed for a very long time. Thanks to computers that use biometric facial recognition, these recent advancements have helped identify people, grant access to private websites, and improve security and order in all areas.  This technology only uses pictures of people's faces.  Information identical to that used in facial recognition can be obtained by extracting each person's traits. The different steps, phases, and techniques for obtaining the characteristics that comprise facial recognition systems will also be covered in this study, along with the advantages and disadvantages of their use, the criteria for individuals, and their positive and negative aspects.

Highlights:

  • Facial recognition systems use advanced algorithms and biometric data to identify individuals from images or videos

  • Key techniques include PCA, LDA, LPP, and DCT for feature extraction and dimensionality reduction

  • Major concerns involve privacy risks and accuracy challenges under uncontrolled conditions 

Keywords: Algorithms, Biometrics, Facial Recognition, Feature Extraction, Privacy

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2025-09-19

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): October

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