EFMD-DCNN: Efficient Face Mask Detection Model in Street Camera Using Double CNN

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the widespread use of masks, and in India, mask-wearing in public gatherings has become mandatory, with violators being fined. In densely populated nations like India, strict regulations must be established and enforced to mitigate the pandemic’s impact. Authorities and cameras conduct real-time monitoring of individuals leaving their homes, but 24/7 surveillance by humans is not feasible. A suggested approach to resolve this problem is to connect human intelligence and Artificial Intelligence (AI) by employing two Machine Learning (ML) models to recognize people who aren’t wearing masks in live-stream feeds from surveillance, street, and new IP mask recognition cameras. The effectiveness of this method has been demonstrated through its high accuracy compared to other algorithms. The first ML model uses the YOLO (You Only Look Once) model to recognize human faces in real-time video streams. The second ML model is a pre-trained classifier using 180,000 photos to categorize photos of humans into two groups: masked and unmasked. Double is a model that combines face recognition and mask classification into a single model. CNN provides a potential solution that may be utilized with image or video-capturing equipment such as CCTV cameras to monitor security breaches, encourage mask usage, and promote a secure workplace. This study’s proposed mask detection technology utilized pre-trained datasets, face detection, and various classifiers to classify faces as having a proper mask, an improper mask, or no mask. The Double CNN-based model incorporated dual convolutional neural networks and a technology-based warning system to provide real-time facial identification detection. The ML model achieved high performance and accuracy of 98.15%, with the highest precision and recall, and can be used worldwide due to its cost-effectiveness. Overall, the proposed mask detection approach can potentially be a valuable instrument for preventing the spread of infectious diseases.