The Catch model: a solution to the problem of saliency in facial features

Authors: Rakover, Sam S.¹; Cahlon, Baruch²

Source: Spatial Vision, Volume 12, Number 1, 1999 , pp. 73-81(9)

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Abstract:

The goal of the present paper is to propose a solution to the 'saliency problem' which has been raised in regard to Rakover and Cahlon's (1989) Catch model for identifying a previously seen target face (F_t). In contrast to real life situations, the Catch model assigned the same weight to different facial dimensions and values. Mathematical proofs, reanalyses of the results of three experiments reported in Rakover and Cahlon, and the analysis of the results of a new experiment show that this proposal expands and improves the Catch model.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156856899X00049

Affiliations: 1: Department of Psychology, Haifa University, Haifa 31905, Israel 2: Department of Mathematical Science, Oakland University, Michigan, USA

Publication date: 1999-01-01

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