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https://github.com/bniladridas/facerecognition
It captures video from a webcam, detects faces, and identifies them based on a database of known faces.
https://github.com/bniladridas/facerecognition
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It captures video from a webcam, detects faces, and identifies them based on a database of known faces.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/bniladridas/facerecognition
- Owner: bniladridas
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-01-31T13:43:02.000Z (11 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-09-28T16:04:17.000Z (3 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-10-20T05:40:53.889Z (2 months ago)
- Topics: computer-vision, face-recognition, opencv, python
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 316 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# 💠 Face Recognition with OpenCV and face_recognition
Elevating face recognition technology with **Python**, **OpenCV**, and **face_recognition** to seamlessly integrate **real-time detection** and recognition capabilities with your webcam.
---
## 🌟 Overview
This repository provides an extensible, user-friendly **Face Recognition** solution. Combining **OpenCV** for webcam integration and **face_recognition** for accurate facial recognition, the program detects and identifies faces on-the-fly.
---
## 🚀 Features
- 🎥 **Real-Time Recognition:** Detect and recognize faces in real-time through your webcam.
- 🛠️ **Effortless Setup:** Seamless integration with minimal configuration.
- 🧑🤝🧑 **Multi-Face Recognition:** Easily customizable to recognize multiple known faces.
---
## ⚙️ Prerequisites
Ensure these dependencies are installed to get started:
- **Python:** [Download Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
- **OpenCV:** Install using:
```bash
pip install opencv-python
```
- **face_recognition:** Install using:
```bash
pip install face_recognition
```
---
## 🛠️ Installation & Usage
1. **Clone the repository:**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/niladrridas/facerecognition.git
```
2. **Navigate to the project directory:**
```bash
cd facerecognition
```
3. **Run the script:**
```bash
python src.py
```
4. **Start detection:** Point your webcam at the desired area, and watch as faces are detected and recognized in real-time!
---
## 🔧 Configuration
- **Known Faces Customization:** Replace the sample image files with images of faces you want to recognize.
- **Advanced Settings:** Dive into the script for parameter tweaks and additional functionalities.
---
## 🌐 Use Cases
1. **Attendance System:**
- Automatically mark attendance by recognizing faces of employees or students.
2. **Security System:**
- Enhance security by allowing access only to recognized individuals.
3. **Photo Organization:**
- Automatically tag and organize photos based on recognized faces.
4. **Customer Analytics:**
- Analyze customer demographics and behavior in retail stores.
5. **Personalized User Experience:**
- Provide personalized content or services based on user recognition.
6. **Law Enforcement:**
- Assist law enforcement agencies in identifying suspects.
---
## 🎬 Preview
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## 🤝 Contributing
Contributions make the magic happen! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, or suggesting improvements, you're welcome to submit issues or pull requests.
---
## 📝 License
This project is licensed under the **MIT License**. Check the [LICENSE](https://github.com/niladrridas/facerecognition/blob/main/LICENSE) file for more details.