Multi-modal method for locating objects in images

Details Multi-modal method for locating objects in images Multi-modal method for locating objects in images

1996-11-20

1999-01-26

Chang, Jon

Image analysis

Applications

Target tracking or detecting

382107, 382118, 382165, 382304, 382203, G06K 900

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058646302

ABSTRACT:
A multi-modal method for locating objects in images wherein a tracking analysis is first performed using a plurality of channels which may comprise a shape channel, a color channel, and a motion channel. After a predetermined number of frames, intermediate feature representations are obtained from each channel and evaluated for reliability. Based on the evaluation of each channel, one or more channels are selected for additional tracking. The results of all representations are ultimately integrated into a final tracked output. Additionally, any of the channels may be calibrated using initial results obtained from one or more channels.

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