Global motion estimation and target detection with region search

Lei Ma, Jennie Si, Glen P. Abousleman

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Abstract

This paper proposes a global motion model estimation and target detection algorithm for surveillance and tracking applications. The proposed algorithm analyzes the foreground-background structure of a video frame, and detects objects with independent motions. Each video frame is first segmented into regions where image intensity and motion fields are homogeneous. Then global motion model fitting is accomplished using linear regression of motion vectors through iterations of region search. With the use of non-parametric estimation of motion field, the proposed methods is more efficient than direct estimation of motion parameter; and it is able to detect outliers where independent moving targets are located. The proposed algorithm is more computationally efficient than parametric motion estimation, and also more robust than a variety of background compensation based detection.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSignal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XV
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
EventSignal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XV - Kissimmee, FL, United States
Duration: Apr 17 2006Apr 19 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6235
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherSignal Processing, Sensor Fusion, and Target Recognition XV
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityKissimmee, FL
Period4/17/064/19/06

Keywords

  • Image segmentation
  • Linear regression
  • Motion estimation
  • Target detection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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