The present invention is a system and method for detecting facial features
of humans in a continuous video and superimposing virtual objects onto
the features automatically and dynamically in real-time. The suggested
system is named Facial Enhancement Technology (FET). The FET system
consists of three major modules, initialization module, facial feature
detection module, and superimposition module. Each module requires
demanding processing time and resources by nature, but the FET system
integrates these modules in such a way that real time processing is
possible. The users can interact with the system and select the objects
on the screen. The superimposed image moves along with the user's random
motion dynamically. The FET system enables the user to experience
something that was not possible before by augmenting the person's facial
images. The hardware of the FET system comprises the continuous
image-capturing device, image processing and controlling system, and
output display system.