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Method for selecting a target in an automated video tracking system

US6771306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2001
Grant dateAug 3, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S3/7865
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for selecting a target in an automated video tracking system. The method including the steps of: displaying video image data of a scene having a target to be tracked; freezing the video image data to display a frame thereof; and selecting a desired target in the frame of the video image data. Also provided is an apparatus for selecting a target in an automated video tracking system and an automated video tracking system employing such methods and apparatus.

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