Emotion classification using hidden layer outputs

Abstract

Neural network (NN) with Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) is a supervised learning algorithm composed of artificial neurons. Multilayer NN is capable of solving nonlinear classification problems such as emotion identification by using facial expressions that is presented in this paper. Hidden layer outputs of NN provide useful information about facial appearance. This study addresses that without fully training NN hidden layer outputs can be used as feature. It is shown that an acceptable recognition rate is obtained by means of hidden layer outputs. © 2012 IEEE.