Augmented Reality (AR) is a new computer application and human-machine
interaction derived from virtual reality. It has been widely applied in social each domain.
With the improvement on the performance and the quality of built-in camera of
smartphones, it is possible to have the augmented reality system to come true. And with
people entertainment needs growing, mobile augmented reality based on face detection
has become a research hotspot. This paper discusses the development and typical
technology of face detection technology and mobile augmented reality. A development
framework of the face detection technique based on OpenCV in mobile augmented reality
application is proposed. And this essay takes the AR face book show as an example
analyzes the key technology in the process of development and proves its feasibility and
effectiveness