Patent attributes
A novel method and apparatus for face authentication is disclosed. The disclosed method comprises detecting a motion by a subject within a predetermined area of view, assigning a unique session identification number to the subject detected within a predetermined area of view, detecting a facial area of the subject detected within a predetermined area of view, generating an image of the facial area of the subject, assessing a quality of the image of the facial area of the subject, conducing an incremental training of the image of the facial area of the subject, determining an identity of the subject based on the image of the facial area of the subject, identifying an intent of the subject, and authorizing access to a point of entry based on the determined identity of the subject and based on the intent of the subject.
