Analysis of the Use of MTCNN and Landmark Technology to Improve the Accuracy of Facial Recognition on Official Documents

A face recognition system consists of two stages: face detection and face recognition. Detection of features such as eyes and mouth is important in facial image processing, especially for official documents such as identity cards. To ensure identification accuracy, this research applies facial landmark extraction technology and MTCNN (Multi-Task Cascaded Convolutional Neural Network). The purpose of this research is to evaluate the accuracy of MTCNN in detecting facial features at the Department of Population and Civil Registration (dukcapil) Palu City, using facial landmarks and waterfall methods as an application development methodology. The evaluation results show that MTCNN has high face recognition accuracy and good positioning ability regardless of what GPU in use as long have right CPU and System Operation. In comparison, the Viola-Jones algorithm is effective for high-speed applications, while SSD offers balanced performance with GPU device requirements for optimal performance. While MTCNN proved to be effective, challenges still exist, such as false positives and false negatives, especially in poor lighting conditions and extreme poses. Image and camera quality, including resolution and facial expression, also affects detection accuracy. These findings suggest that the application of MTCNN can improve face recognition accuracy for official documents, although it requires addressing existing challenges. With this technology, it is expected that errors in facial recognition can be minimized, resulting in more reliable data that meets the standards for issuing identity documents. This research contributes to the development of a more accurate and efficient face recognition system for personal identification applications.