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System and method for visually tracking with occlusions

US8611591B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2008
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/10016
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described herein are tracking algorithm modifications to handle occlusions when processing a video stream including multiple image frames. Specifically, system and methods for handling both partial and full occlusions while tracking moving and non-moving targets are described. The occlusion handling embodiments described herein may be appropriate for a visual tracking system with supplementary range information.

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