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Image based Arabic Sign Language recognition

  • King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

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Abstract

In this paper we propose an image based system for Arabic Sign Language recognition. The recognition stage is performed using a Hidden Markov Model. We have used a Gaussian skin color model to detect the signer's face. The detected face region is then used as a reference to track the hands movement using region growing from the sequence of images comprising the signs. A number of features are then selected from the detected hand regions across the sequence of images. Such features are then used as input to the HMM. The proposed system achieved a recognition accuracy of 98% for a data set of 50 signs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 8th International Symposium on Signal Processing and its Applications, ISSPA 2005
Pages86-89
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event8th International Symposium on Signal Processing and its Applications, ISSPA 2005 - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 28 Aug 200531 Aug 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings - 8th International Symposium on Signal Processing and its Applications, ISSPA 2005
Volume1

Conference

Conference8th International Symposium on Signal Processing and its Applications, ISSPA 2005
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period28/08/0531/08/05

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