Method and apparatus for tracking a movable object

Details Method and apparatus for tracking a movable object Method and apparatus for tracking a movable object

2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Le, Brian Q (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Applications

Target tracking or detecting

Reexamination Certificate

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07929728

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for tracking a movable object using a plurality of images, each of which is separated by an interval of time is disclosed. The plurality of images includes first and second images. The method and apparatus include elements for aligning the first and second images as a function of (i) at least one feature of a first movable object captured in the first image, and (ii) at least one feature of a second movable object captured in the second image; and after aligning the first and second images, comparing at least one portion of the first image with at least one portion of the second image.

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