Introduction
Welcome to the East Asian Facial Expression Image Dataset, curated to support the development of advanced facial expression recognition systems, biometric identification models, KYC verification processes, and a wide range of facial analysis applications. This dataset is ideal for training robust emotion-aware AI solutions.
Facial Expression Data
The dataset includes over 2000 high-quality facial expression images, grouped into participant-wise sets. Each participant contributes:
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            Expression Images:
             5 distinct facial images capturing common human emotions: Happy, Sad, Angry, Shocked, and Neutral
            
             Diversity & Representation
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            Geographical Coverage:
             Individuals from East Asian countries including China, Japan, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and more
            
             
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            Demographics:
             Participants aged 18 to 70 years, with a gender distribution of 60% male and 40% female
            
             
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            File Formats:
             All images are available in JPEG and HEIC formats
            
             Image Quality & Capture Conditions
To ensure generalizability and robustness in model training, images were captured under varied real-world conditions:
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            Lighting Conditions:
             Natural and artificial lighting to represent diverse scenarios
            
             
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            Background Variability:
             Indoor and outdoor backgrounds to enhance model adaptability
            
             
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            Device Quality:
             Captured using modern smartphones to ensure clarity and consistency
            
             Metadata
Each participant's image set is accompanied by detailed metadata, enabling precise filtering and training:
This metadata helps in building expression recognition models that are both accurate and inclusive.
Use Cases & Applications
This dataset is ideal for a variety of AI and computer vision applications, including:
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            Facial Expression Recognition:
             Improve accuracy in detecting emotions like happiness, anger, or surprise
            
             
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            Biometric & Identity Systems:
             Enhance facial biometric authentication with expression variation handling
            
             
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            KYC & Identity Verification:
             Validate facial consistency in ID documents and selfies despite varied expressions
            
             
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            Generative AI Training:
             Support expression generation and animation in AI-generated facial images
            
             
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            Emotion-Aware Systems:
             Power human-computer interaction, mental health assessment, and adaptive learning apps
            
             Secure & Ethical Collection
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            Data Security:
             All data is securely processed and stored on FutureBeeAI’s proprietary platform
            
             
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            Ethical Standards:
             Collection followed strict ethical guidelines ensuring participant privacy and informed consent
            
             
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            Informed Consent:
             All participants were made aware of the data use and provided written consent
            
             Dataset Updates & Customization
To support evolving AI development needs, this dataset is regularly updated and can be tailored to project-specific requirements. Custom options include:
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            Background Settings:
             Indoor, outdoor, or controlled environment images
            
             
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            Lighting Variations:
             Custom lighting setups (e.g., daylight, low-light)
            
             
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            Capture Time:
             Morning, afternoon, evening, or night-specific captures
            
             
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            Image Resolution:
             Custom image resolution upon request
            
             
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            Annotations:
             Facial landmarks, emotion intensity scores, or semantic labels
            
             
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            Device-Specific Collection:
             Data captured from specific mobile devices or OS platforms
            
             
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            Custom Expressions:
             Ability to add other facial expressions based on your project’s needs
            
             License
This dataset is developed by FutureBeeAI and is available for commercial use.