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Low-dimensional procedure for the characterization of human faces

L. SirovichDivision of Applied Mathemetics, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912 USAMichael KirbyDivision of Applied Mathemetics, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912 USA
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Abstract

A method is presented for the representation of (pictures of) faces. Within a specified framework the representation is ideal. This results in the characterization of a face, to within an error bound, by a relatively low-dimensional vector. The method is illustrated in detail by the use of an ensemble of pictures taken for this purpose.

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