Real-Time Lightweight Emotional Face Recognition Framework Based on CNN Algorithms

Authors

  • Suryanti Awang Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah image/svg+xml
  • MOHAMMED AHMED TALAB
  • MUSTAFA TALAL SHEKER
  • IQRA KHAN
  • REHAB HASAN ABOOD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31185/wjps.975

Keywords:

Face recognition, Lightweight face detection, Pattern Recognition, Real-Time Systems

Abstract

In this study, emotional face recognition uses the CNN algorithm. CNN is employed because of its ability to process local tissue and high-resolution connections. This design is planned to authenticate emotion scores for real-time and user-friendly implementations. The preliminary work begins in the neighboring part of the study. Software is utilized to preprocess the data in this study. A CNN model is created using a framework. The process consists of three phases: preprocessing, classifying, and evaluating data. The system was tested on several datasets. The lightweight CNN's performance for training and testing images showed approximately 88.67%. The performance of the system was also compared with existing methods. The research highlights the CNN model's ability to provide state-of-the-art performance in real-time applications, with potential implications for medical and safety applications. However, limitations such as data imbalance and a lack of multimodal approaches were identified for future exploration.

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2025-12-30

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Awang, S., AHMED TALAB, M., MUSTAFA TALAL SHEKER, IQRA KHAN, & REHAB HASAN ABOOD. (2025). Real-Time Lightweight Emotional Face Recognition Framework Based on CNN Algorithms. Wasit Journal for Pure Sciences, 4(4), 53-67. https://doi.org/10.31185/wjps.975