This document presents information on face detection techniques. It discusses image segmentation as a preprocessing step for face detection. Some common segmentation methods are thresholding, edge-based segmentation, and region-based segmentation. Face detection can be classified as implicit/pattern-based or explicit/knowledge-based. Implicit methods use techniques like templates, PCA, LDA, and neural networks, while explicit methods exploit cues like color, motion, and facial features. One method discussed is human skin color-based face detection, which filters for skin-colored regions and finds facial parts within those regions. Advantages include speed and independence from training data, while disadvantages include sensitivity to lighting and accessories.