https://github.com/robmcelhinney/blink-morse

Computer vision application to type based on detection of eyes blinking morse code.
https://github.com/robmcelhinney/blink-morse

blink-detection computer-vision facial-recognition morse-code opencv python

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Computer vision application to type based on detection of eyes blinking morse code.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/robmcelhinney/blink-morse
• Owner: robmcelhinney
• License: gpl-2.0
• Created: 2020-04-25T18:14:41.000Z (over 4 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2023-07-06T21:58:26.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-10-09T19:36:16.412Z (about 1 month ago)
• Topics: blink-detection, computer-vision, facial-recognition, morse-code, opencv, python
• Language: Python
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• Size: 9.37 MB
• Stars: 4
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 1
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Blink Morse

Eye blink detection of Morse code that types.

## Demo

![Blinking Hello World](demo/sample.gif)

## Requirements

Download dlib pre-trained facial landmark predictor available at [dlib.net](http://dlib.net/files/shape_predictor_68_face_landmarks.dat.bz2)

Uncompress the file and store the .dat file in the same dir as detect_blinks.py

Install requirements:  

  ```

  pip install -r requirements.txt

  ```

  

## Using from command line

    python detect_blinks.py -p shape_predictor_68_face_landmarks.dat

To exit the program:

    Type ']' when webcam in focus or close eyes for constants.BREAK_LOOP_FRAMES frames.

### Change variables

I'd suggest you change the variables in constants.py so your blinks are better recognised.

By editing the variables you can give yourself more time before the next blink/pause is detected making Morse code easier to input. 

## Built With

* dlib - C++ toolkit containing machine learning algorithms.

* OpenCV - Library mainly aimed at real-time computer vision.

* imutils - Series of convenience functions to make basic image processing functions.

## Inspiration

US Admiral Jeremiah Denton was taken prisoner during the Vietnam War and was forced to participate in a propaganda interview, he blinked his eyes in Morse code, spelling T-O-R-T-U-R-E to confirm that US POWs were being tortured. [[Wiki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiah_Denton#Vietnam_War)][[Footage](https://youtu.be/rufnWLVQcKg)]

## Acknowledgments

Blink detection based off of tutorial from [pyimagesearch](https://pyimagesearch.com/2017/04/24/eye-blink-detection-opencv-python-dlib).