Evaluating Video Playing Application for Elderly People at Home by Facial Expression Sensing Service

Abstract

We have been developing "Facial expression sensing service" for emotional analysis and quantitative evaluation of care based on subtle facial movements and conducted a preliminary experiment about its practicality. In this research, focusing both obtaining facial expression data and searching for an efficient care method, to elderly people can activate themselves and relieve their stress, we have developed "Video player service" that can easily play videos and automatically collect facial expression data. After developing the service, we have asked people who engage in elderly care to try it and obtained feedback. As a result, we received favorable comments for the usefulness of the service, and we were able to get facial expression data for four people.