CWIN17 Telford: Facial recognition demystified

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Channel: Capgemini · 2018 · Science & Technology

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Nothing in machine learning captivates the imagination quite like the ability to recognise images. Identifying imagery must imply “intelligence”, right? Let’s demystify the magic. InfoTrends’ most recent worldwide image capture forecast estimates customers will take 1.2 trillion photos in 2017. The proliferation of images, the availability of massively scalable computing power and the development of deep learning algorithms has led to an explosion in the use and accuracy of facial recognition. If you’ve ever wondered how facial recognition works, this session will take a very simplified look at how neural networks can be used to recognise the complex patterns required to allow computers to “see” the human face. It will look at examples of how facial recognition is being used in business as the technology becomes mainstream. The session will also give an overview of the CWIN17 hackathon challenge to build a facial recognition solution using a Raspberry Pi and the AWS Rekognition service. 

Session by Senior Technical architect Les Frost. Filmed at CWIN17 the Capgemini Week of Innovation Networks 2017, in Telford UK.

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