Detecting and tracking objects in images
US7574020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V40/28
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one disclosed method, coordinates in a multi-dimensional space are determined for an image point characterizing a particular object. An equation describing a model in the space is provided. The model is characteristic of a set of training images of one or more other objects. The coordinates are applied to the equation to determine a distance between the image point and the model. Based on the determined distance, a determination is made as to whether the particular object matches the one or more other objects. A set of training images may be received. A multi-dimensional space (e.g., eigenspace) may be determined based on the set of training images. A set of training points may be generated by projecting the set of training images into the multi-dimensional space. An equation describing a model in the multi-dimensional space that is characteristic of the set of training points may be determined.
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