“MORPHING BOX” – AN INTERACTIVE APPLICATION FOR USE IN MUSEUMS

Authors

  • Manuela Feist
  • Jürgen Sieck
  • Michael Witt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47839/ijc.9.3.714

Keywords:

Mobile museum, face detection, morphing algorithms, interactive application, user experience.

Abstract

This paper presents an approach to developing a morphing application for use in museums in order to involve visitors directly in an exhibition and to increase their user experience. The visitors take an active part in generating a unique image from their own portrait and a selected reference picture. Techniques used for the development of this interactive prototype include face detection and morphing algorithms.

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Published

2010-12-20

How to Cite

Feist, M., Sieck, J., & Witt, M. (2010). “MORPHING BOX” – AN INTERACTIVE APPLICATION FOR USE IN MUSEUMS. International Journal of Computing, 9(3), 228-234. https://doi.org/10.47839/ijc.9.3.714

Issue

2010, Volume 9, Issue 3

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