Abstract: Media content metrics systems including a facial expression detection device, a system processor, and a media device. The system processor is in data communication with the facial expression detection device and is configured to execute stored computer executable system instructions. The media device is controllably coupled to the system processor and configured to play and stop playing a media file in response to playback instructions from the system processor. The computer executable system instructions include presenting media content, receiving facial expression parameter data, receiving current facial expression data, comparing the current facial expression data to the facial expression parameter data, identifying whether the current facial expression data satisfies target facial expression criteria, and establishing media metrics data for the media content based on the comparison of the current facial expression data to the target facial expression criteria.

Abstract: Methods for forming a composite face image including receiving into a memory unit a first image file including a first face image, receiving into the memory unit a second image file including a second face image, globally aligning orientations and sizes of the first face image and the second face image, locally aligning the first face image with the second face image, creating a composite image file having a virtual canvas for depicting the composite face image, inserting a left half of the first face image on a left side of the virtual canvas, and inserting a right half of the second face image on the right side of the virtual canvas adjacent to and aligned with the left half of the first face image about a seam between the left half of the first face image and the right half of the second face image.

Abstract: Systems for controlling media playback based on a person exhibiting a smile with therapeutic benefits. The systems include a facial expression detection device, a system processor, and a media device. The system processor is in data communication with the facial expression detection device and is configured to execute stored computer executable system instructions. The media device is controllably coupled to the system processor and configured to play and stop playing a media file in response to playback instructions from the system processor.

Abstract: Systems for detecting when a person exhibits a smile with therapeutic benefits including a facial expression detection device and a system processor. The facial expression detection device is configured to acquire facial expression data. The system processor is in data communication with the facial expression detection device and is configured to execute stored computer executable system instructions. The computer executable system instructions include the steps of receiving facial expression parameter data establishing target facial expression criteria, receiving current facial expression data from the facial expression detection device, comparing the current facial expression data to the target facial expression criteria of the facial expression parameter data, and identifying whether the current facial expression data satisfies the target facial expression criteria. The target facial expression criteria define a smile with therapeutic benefits.

Abstract: Systems for detecting when a person exhibits a smile with therapeutic benefits including a facial expression detection device and a system processor. The facial expression detection device is configured to acquire facial expression data. The system processor is in data communication with the facial expression detection device and is configured to execute stored computer executable system instructions. The computer executable system instructions include the steps of receiving facial expression parameter data establishing target facial expression criteria, receiving current facial expression data from the facial expression detection device, comparing the current facial expression data to the target facial expression criteria of the facial expression parameter data, and identifying whether the current facial expression data satisfies the target facial expression criteria. The target facial expression criteria define a smile with therapeutic benefits.

Abstract: Systems for detecting when a person exhibits a smile with therapeutic benefits including a facial expression detection device and a system processor. The facial expression detection device is configured to acquire facial expression data. The system processor is in data communication with the facial expression detection device and is configured to execute stored computer executable system instructions. The computer executable system instructions include the steps of receiving facial expression parameter data establishing target facial expression criteria, receiving current facial expression data from the facial expression detection device, comparing the current facial expression data to the target facial expression criteria of the facial expression parameter data, and identifying whether the current facial expression data satisfies the target facial expression criteria. The target facial expression criteria define a smile with therapeutic benefits.

Abstract: Systems for detecting when a person exhibits a smile with therapeutic benefits including a facial expression detection device and a system processor. The facial expression detection device is configured to acquire facial expression data. The system processor is in data communication with the facial expression detection device and is configured to execute stored computer executable system instructions. The computer executable system instructions include the steps of receiving facial expression parameter data establishing target facial expression criteria, receiving current facial expression data from the facial expression detection device, comparing the current facial expression data to the target facial expression criteria of the facial expression parameter data, and identifying whether the current facial expression data satisfies the target facial expression criteria. The target facial expression criteria define a smile with therapeutic benefits.