e2-MaskZ: a Mask-type Display with Facial Expression Identification using Embedded Photo Reflective Sensors

Abstract

The goal of this research is to propose the e2-MaskZ, a mask-type display that changes the user's face to the face of an avatar. The e2-MaskZ is composed of a face-capture mask to recognize the facial expression, and a face-display mask to present the avatar that reflects the recognize expression of the system wearer. 40 photo reflective sensors are laid out across the entire surface of the face-capture mask, and the e2-Mask is made to learn the sensor data for each new facial expression.