The detection of red-eye defects is enhanced in digital images for embedded image acquisition and processing systems. A two-stage redeye filtering system includes a speed optimized filter that performs initial segmentation of candidate redeye regions and optionally applies a speed-optimized set of falsing/verification...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US8126217?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8126217 - Two stage detection for photographic eye artifacts