Method for traffic sign detection

Details Method for traffic sign detection Method for traffic sign detection

2005-04-19

2008-12-16

Desire, Gregory M (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Applications

Target tracking or detecting

C382S104000, C382S156000, C382S159000, C382S165000, C382S291000, C700S048000, C700S051000, C706S020000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07466841

ABSTRACT:
A method for detecting and recognizing at least one traffic sign is disclosed. A video sequence having a plurality of image frames is received. One or more filters are used to measure features in at least one image frame indicative of an object of interest. The measured features are combined and aggregated into a score indicating possible presence of an object. The scores are fused over multiple image frames for a robust detection. If a score indicates possible presence of an object in an area of the image frame, the area is aligned with a model. A determination is then made as to whether the area indicates a traffic sign. If the area indicates a traffic sign, the area is classified into a particular type of traffic sign. The present invention is also directed to training a system to detect and recognize traffic signs.

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