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@article{188373,
        author = {Ms. Akshata. N. Pattan and Mr. Aqeeb Javeed and Ms. Ashwini and Ms. Avantika Patil and Prof. Ashwini Hatti},
        title = {THE “INVISIBILITY CLOAK”},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {1367-1371},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188373},
        abstract = {This project presents a real-time computer vision system that creates a visual "invisibility cloak" effect. The system uses a webcam and the OpenCV library to manipulate live video streams, effectively making a specific, colored object appear to vanish from the frame. The core principle involves capturing a static background image, then using color detection in the HSV color space to identify and segment the "cloak." A bitwise operation is then performed to replace the cloaked area in the live video with the pre-captured background, seamlessly blending the subject into its surroundings. This prototype demonstrates fundamental concepts in augmented reality, image masking, and real-time video processing, offering a practical application of computer vision principles. The project is implemented using Python, making it a straightforward and accessible demonstration of these techniques.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {December},
        }