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Detection of floating objects in maritime video using a mobile camera

US9031285B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2013
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V20/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for detecting floating objects in maritime video is disclosed. The horizon is detected within the video. Modeling of the sky and water is performed on the video. Objects are detected that are not water and sky within the video.

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