README.md

Webcam Music Detector

Description

This Python application utilizes a webcam to detect the presence of people and plays music when a person is detected. The music continues to play in a loop as long as a person is present in the frame. Once no person is detected, the music stops. The application also features functionality to dynamically handle file paths and manage virtual environments.

Features

• Real-time person detection using OpenCV.
• Music playback controlled by Pygame.
• Dynamic handling of script paths with batch and shell scripts.
• Virtual environment support for isolated package management.

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• OpenCV
• Pygame
• Ultralytics YOLOv8

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/idoalit/webcam-music-detector.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd webcam-music-detector

3. Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   venv\Scripts\activate

4. Install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Run the script:

   python music.py

   or use Yolo instead

   python yolo.py

2. To stop the running script, use the provided stop.bat file.

Batch Files

• start.bat: Activates the virtual environment and runs the Python script.
• stop.bat: Closes any running Python scripts.