Face recognition

Question 1

What are Eigenfaces?

Answer 1

A set of basis faces that are given a weight to represent a real face

Question 2

How do you pick a set of basis faces?

Answer 2

Take a set of training faces, then find a set of faces which best represent the differences between them

Question 3

What are the two uses for eigenfaces?

Answer 3

Find and then reconstruct a face from a set of weights
Recognise a new picture of a familiar face