In the previous chapter, we learned how to detect objects in an image. In this chapter, we will look into a specific use case of object detection—face recognition. Face recognition is a combination of two major operations: face detection, followed by face classification.
The (hypothetical) client that provides our business use case for us in this project is a high-performance computing data center Tier III, certified for sustainability. They have designed the facility to meet the very highest standards for protection against natural disasters, with many redundant systems.
The facility currently has ultra-high security protocols in place to prevent malicious, man-made disasters, and they are looking to augment their security profile with facial recognition for access to secure areas throughout the facility.
The stakes are high, as...
