Feasibility of ear-level camera vantage for egocentric vision

Determine whether ear-level, posterior–lateral camera placement on wireless earbuds can support effective egocentric visual perception and interaction in the presence of facial occlusion.

Background

Unlike cameras on smart glasses that align with the eyes, earbud-mounted cameras sit laterally and posteriorly, increasing the risk that the wearer’s face occludes part of the view.

This geometry raises uncertainty about whether such positioning can still deliver robust egocentric perspectives suitable for vision–language interactions and scene understanding.