Digital filter and method of tracking a structure extending in t

Details Digital filter and method of tracking a structure extending in t Digital filter and method of tracking a structure extending in t

1996-12-18

1998-03-03

Couso, Jose L.

Image analysis

Applications

Target tracking or detecting

382154, 382260, 382261, G06K 900, G06K 940

Patent

active

057244359

ABSTRACT:
A tracking technique which tracks a structure in three-dimensional data is disclosed. The tracking technique uses a geometric shape to model the structure to be tracked. Tracking is achieved by altering the orientation (and perhaps scale) of the geometric shape at a given three-dimensional point until it best fits the structure being tracked. Using this best fit information, a subsequent point within the structure being tracked can be identified. The tracking continues by thereafter altering the orientation (and perhaps scale) of the geometric shape at or near the subsequent point until a best fit is identified. The invention can be implemented as a digital filter, a tracking system or a method.

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