The algorithms for dense correspondences in stereo images are an extensively researched topic, since it is an essential step in a large number of applications. Despite the fact that the first stereo matching algorithm...
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(纸本)9781509018185
The algorithms for dense correspondences in stereo images are an extensively researched topic, since it is an essential step in a large number of applications. Despite the fact that the first stereo matching algorithms were proposed some decades ago, novel approaches regarding typical, but also cutting-edge applications, are always in demand. Stereo matching is an inverse, ill-posed problem, which usually depends on the application and the scenario. In this contribution, a hybrid approach for stereo matching is proposed, which is based on graph-cuts optimization (global) and cross-based aggregation (local) under a hierarchical scheme. It is shown that the combined effect of a global method in a coarse layer and a local method in finer layers improves the matching results. This hybrid approach exploits the strengths and ameliorates the weaknesses of the individual global and local algorithms. The resulted disparity map is robust without outliers even in untextured areas and at the same time high fidelity details are accurately represented. This hybrid scheme is evaluated on challenging indoor datasets. It is also computationally efficient for applying it on low-processing power applications.
In this paper, design and development of a self-sufficient sentry robotic gun is presented. Professional robotic assemblies which are generally developed for security purposes are targeted toward high efficiency and a...
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(纸本)9781509040605
In this paper, design and development of a self-sufficient sentry robotic gun is presented. Professional robotic assemblies which are generally developed for security purposes are targeted toward high efficiency and are based on extensive control algorithms. This makes them quite expensive and infeasible for low budget applications. One important component of such systems is that of motion detection. Motion detection also plays a key role in security applications installed at banks, offices and vulnerable areas. An efficient motion detection system has been developed using embedded micro-controller and MATLAB interface. The proposed system can also be set into an autonomous mode of operation, in which the system tracks and engages targets without any human intervention. Aside from autonomous mode, there is also a manual over-ride mode. The hardware employed in the proposed system is based on easily accessible materials. Motion detection and imageprocessing was implemented using MATLAB imageprocessing toolbox and periodic background estimation subtraction was used for the detection of motion.
As a pre-processing tool, superpixel algorithms have been popular used in many computer -vision applications. High efficiency is a desired property of superpixel algorithms, especially in real-time vision systems. In ...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781479983391
As a pre-processing tool, superpixel algorithms have been popular used in many computer -vision applications. High efficiency is a desired property of superpixel algorithms, especially in real-time vision systems. In this paper, a novel high -efficient superpixel algorithm is developed based on the watershed algorithm, namely the spatial -constrained watershed (SCoW). SCoW performs watersheding in a marker controlled manner, with a set of evenly placed markers. To align superpixel boundaries to image edges, an edge preserving scheme is embedded into the SCoW which makes a balance between the homogeneity and the compactness. Without any complex computing, the proposed superpixel algorithm is found to produce high quality superpixels as traditional superpixel algorithms, while holding much higher efficiency.
We propose a framework for Threat image Projection (TIP) in cargo transmission X-ray imagery. The method exploits the approximately multiplicative nature of X-ray imagery to extract a library of threat items. These it...
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(纸本)9781509010738
We propose a framework for Threat image Projection (TIP) in cargo transmission X-ray imagery. The method exploits the approximately multiplicative nature of X-ray imagery to extract a library of threat items. These items can then be projected into real cargo. We show using experimental data that there is no significant qualitative or quantitative difference between real threat images and TIP images. We also describe methods for adding realistic variation to TIP images in order to robustify Machine Learning (ML) based algorithms trained on TIP. These variations are derived from cargo X-ray image formation, and include: (i) translations; (ii) magnification; (iii) rotations; (iv) noise; (v) illumination; (vi) volume and density; and (vii) obscuration. These methods are particularly relevant for representation learning, since it allows the system to learn features that are invariant to these variations. The framework also allows efficient addition of new or emerging threats to a detection system, which is important if time is critical. We have applied the framework to training ML-based cargo algorithms for (i) detection of loads (empty verification), (ii) detection of concealed cars (ii) detection of Small Metallic Threats (SMTs). TIP also enables algorithm testing under controlled conditions, allowing one to gain a deeper understanding of performance. Whilst we have focused on robustifying ML-based threat detectors, our TIP method can also be used to train and robustify human threat detectors as is done in cabin baggage screening.
imageprocessingalgorithms used in surveillance systems are designed to work under good weather conditions. For example, in a rainy day, raindrops are adhered to camera lenses and windshields, resulting in partial oc...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9789881476807
imageprocessingalgorithms used in surveillance systems are designed to work under good weather conditions. For example, in a rainy day, raindrops are adhered to camera lenses and windshields, resulting in partial occlusions in acquired images, and making performance of imageprocessingalgorithms significantly degraded. To improve performance of surveillance systems in a rainy day, raindrops have to be automatically detected and removed from images. Addressing this problem, this paper proposes an adherent raindrop detection method from a single image which does not need training data and special devices. The proposed method employs image segmentation using Maximally Stable Extremal Regions (MSER) and qualitative metrics to detect adherent raindrops from the result of MSER-based image segmentation. Through a set of experiments, we demonstrate that the proposed method exhibits efficient performance of adherent raindrop detection compared with conventional methods.
The exponentially enlarging usability and mushrooming features in the portable hand-held devices such as cellphone appeal for the highly energy-efficient designs as the user cannot tolerate power famished devices rath...
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The exponentially enlarging usability and mushrooming features in the portable hand-held devices such as cellphone appeal for the highly energy-efficient designs as the user cannot tolerate power famished devices rather can manage with tiny degraded quality. The multimedia applications such as image/video processing are compute-intensive and require efficient designs which can be achieved by approximate designs with the feeble accord in accuracy. As multiplication is the most frequently used and highly energy-consuming arithmetic operation, in this paper, a low power approximate multiplier architecture (AMA) is proposed that significantly improves the design metrics. We evaluate the proposed AMA with various quality metrics and design an AMA embedded Gaussian smoothing filter (GSF). The simulation results show that AMA reduces 81.5% power consumption over accurate and 19.17% energy over the well-known approximate multiplier architecture. Further, the AMA embedded GSF reduces 6.2% area and 7.53% power consumption over the best known approximate multiplier embedded GSF.
This paper presents vehicle black box using camera image and 24GHz Frequency Modulation Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar. Currently, almost all of vehicle black boxes are recording driving data using a single camera. They...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781509025985
This paper presents vehicle black box using camera image and 24GHz Frequency Modulation Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar. Currently, almost all of vehicle black boxes are recording driving data using a single camera. They have some problems on low image quality and narrow viewing angle. In addition, it is difficult to record a clean image when the weather is in bad condition due to heavy rain, snow and night. These problems may have some troubles to investigate car accident accurately. In this paper, we propose a novel black box fusing data from radar and cameras. We estimate the distance and velocity of obstacle using the Doppler Effect and FMCW radar. In particular, we compare various Direction of Arrival (DOA) algorithms for estimation of obstacle angle. The experimental results indicate that the Multiple Signal Classification (MUSIC) is more accurate compared to other methods. Moreover, we formulate the vehicle tracking image through the camera imageprocessing and radar information. This image can be used to widen viewing angle and it may be helpful to investigate a car accident. The experimental study results indicate that the new black box overcome the disadvantages of the current black boxes and may be useful for safe driving and accurate accident investigation.
Robotic vision, unlike computer vision, typically involves processing a stream of images from a camera with time varying pose operating in an environment with time varying lighting conditions and moving objects. Repea...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781509037636
Robotic vision, unlike computer vision, typically involves processing a stream of images from a camera with time varying pose operating in an environment with time varying lighting conditions and moving objects. Repeating robotic vision experiments under identical conditions is often impossible, making it difficult to compare different algorithms. For machine learning applications a critical bottleneck is the limited amount of real world image data that can be captured and labelled for both training and testing purposes. In this paper we investigate the use of a photo-realistic simulation tool to address these challenges, in three specific domains: robust place recognition, visual SLAM and object recognition. For the first two problems we generate images from a complex 3D environment with systematically varying camera paths, camera viewpoints and lighting conditions. For the first time we are able to systematically characterise the performance of these algorithms as paths and lighting conditions change. In particular, we are able to systematically generate varying camera viewpoint datasets that would be difficult or impossible to generate in the real world. We also compare algorithm results for a camera in a real environment and a simulated camera in a simulation model of that real environment. Finally, for the object recognition domain, we generate labelled image data and characterise the viewpoint dependency of a current convolution neural network in performing object recognition. Together these results provide a multi-domain demonstration of the beneficial properties of using simulation to characterise and analyse a wide range of robotic vision algorithms.
This paper proposes a vehicle detection algorithm using pre-processing and lamp detection at night-time. First, we present a vehicle detection using contrast enhancement. By applying a specific contrast enhancement to...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781467380171
This paper proposes a vehicle detection algorithm using pre-processing and lamp detection at night-time. First, we present a vehicle detection using contrast enhancement. By applying a specific contrast enhancement to night-time images with low exposure, we can enhance salient features even at dark night-time. Next, we detect a pair of rear lamps from the pre-processed image(s). Finally, we can find forward vehicle(s) by lamp pairing. Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm provides reliable detection accuracy.
Word segmentation of handwritten documents is a vital step in the Optical Character Recognition system as its accuracy greatly influences the overall recognition performance. In the literature, various methods have be...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9781509046218
Word segmentation of handwritten documents is a vital step in the Optical Character Recognition system as its accuracy greatly influences the overall recognition performance. In the literature, various methods have been proposed for word segmentation of handwritten documents of various languages. However, it is observed that for Odia, which is an important Indian language, very little work has been reported on word segmentation. Hence, the objective of this paper is to employ two standard existing methods to segment words of Odia handwritten documents and compare the segmentation performance of these methods with the lone Water Reservoir Algorithm available in the literature and finally rank those methods based on their segmentation performance. It is observed that out of three methods, the Tree Structure method performs the best comparing four different performance measures.
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