A model based approach to labelling human body outlines

To understand human body motion, one has to be able to identify different body parts. Because of the flexibility of the human body, numerous possible configurations are possible. The paper proposes a novel model based approach to label the outline of a human body. Based on the model, key features of the body can then be identified. In addition, we propose the use of the concept of support, a commonly used notion in dance representation. In our work, a support is defined as the structure on which the body rests. The experimental results of the proposed approach in labeling outlines are very encouraging.<>