Fully Quantized Always-on Face Detector Considering Mobile Image Sensors

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2311.01001v1
• Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2023 05:35:49 GMT
• Title: Fully Quantized Always-on Face Detector Considering Mobile Image Sensors
• Authors: Haechang Lee, Wongi Jeong, Dongil Ryu, Hyunwoo Je, Albert No, Kijeong Kim, Se Young Chun
• Abstract summary: Current face detectors do not fully meet the requirements for "intelligent" CMOS image sensors integrated with embedded DNNs. In this study, we aim to bridge the gap by exploring extremely low-bit lightweight face detectors.
• Score: 12.806584794505751
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: Despite significant research on lightweight deep neural networks (DNNs) designed for edge devices, the current face detectors do not fully meet the requirements for "intelligent" CMOS image sensors (iCISs) integrated with embedded DNNs. These sensors are essential in various practical applications, such as energy-efficient mobile phones and surveillance systems with always-on capabilities. One noteworthy limitation is the absence of suitable face detectors for the always-on scenario, a crucial aspect of image sensor-level applications. These detectors must operate directly with sensor RAW data before the image signal processor (ISP) takes over. This gap poses a significant challenge in achieving optimal performance in such scenarios. Further research and development are necessary to bridge this gap and fully leverage the potential of iCIS applications. In this study, we aim to bridge the gap by exploring extremely low-bit lightweight face detectors, focusing on the always-on face detection scenario for mobile image sensor applications. To achieve this, our proposed model utilizes sensor-aware synthetic RAW inputs, simulating always-on face detection processed "before" the ISP chain. Our approach employs ternary (-1, 0, 1) weights for potential implementations in image sensors, resulting in a relatively simple network architecture with shallow layers and extremely low-bitwidth. Our method demonstrates reasonable face detection performance and excellent efficiency in simulation studies, offering promising possibilities for practical always-on face detectors in real-world applications.

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