Emotion Based Content Recommendation System Using Deep Learning

Abstract

This project aimed at developing an Emotion Based Content Recommendation System using Deep Learning to provide personalized content suggestions based on users' emotional states. The system is built to an analyze facial expressions in real time using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), which can accurately identify emotions such as joy, sorrow, anger, and others. Once an emotion is detected, the recommendation engine aligns it with suitable music and movie suggestions to match the user's current mood, thereby enhancing their overall experience.

By bridging the gap between emotion recognition and content personalization, the system creates an intuitive and mood driven entertainment experience. The core of this project is the CNN model that enables high precision emotion detection, while the recommendation module ensures that users receive relevant and emotionally resonant content. This project demonstrates the potential of AI in reshaping how users interact with digital media by adapting to their emotional needs and increasing engagement.

Built as an intelligent recommendation system, it offers not only enhanced content discovery but also a more personal and satisfying interaction with multimedia platforms. In short, this project aims to highlight the practical application of CNNs in emotion recognition and the importance of adaptive systems in modern entertainment.

Country : India

1 Priyanshu Gupta2 Sanskruti Ruke3 Sakshi Singh4 Sakshi Wasekar5 Rahul Jiwane

  1. Student, Information Technology, MCT Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India
  2. Student, Information Technology, MCT Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India
  3. Student, Information Technology, MCT Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India
  4. Student, Information Technology, MCT Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India
  5. Professor, Information Technology, MCT Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India

IRJIET, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2025 pp. 215-218

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.904031

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