Both license plate detection and facial recognition are computer vision tricks that already work.

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Marc Staal is waiting for facial fractures to heal and for his vision to fully return.

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Marc Staal's brothers said he is waiting for facial fractures to heal and for his vision to fully return.

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Watson has also received some major "vision" updates, with improved image and facial recognition.

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Of the nine patients included in the trial, 8 out of the 9 were able to perceive light, and 7 out of 9 were able to definitely find the source of that light. 6 out of 9 had a significant portion of their vision restored, with some patients able to read letters out of books and also distinguish facial features.

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