A Target Cueing and Tracking System (TCATS) for smart video processing
A smart' system that uses state-of-the-art image processing techniques to detect and track targets moving in video or infrared imagery is of great value to a variety of applications ranging from fixed site security installations to military reconnaissance. The general purpose Target Cueing And Tracking System (TCATS) was developed to be independent of the application and the user interface. TCATS has successfully demonstrated a high detection capability and the ability to ignore exterior environmental conditions, such as cloud shadows moving through the scene, snow, blowing dust, rain, and moderate camera motion. TCATS can handle many targets and retain the identify of each object from one frame to the next. Special ruggedized hardware has been developed to reduce the size, cost, and power consumption, and to increase the processing rate, reliability, and environmental operating capability of the TCATS. TCATS can be incorporated into an existing video assessment system, without a major cost outlay for construction. TCATS is undetectable to an outside intruder. The nature of TCATS would make it difficult for an intruder to defeat, even if the intruder were aware of its existence. Field evaluations are underway specifically for exterior fixed site security applications. This paper describes the TCATS algorithms, custom developed hardware, and preliminary field test results. 5 refs., 7 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/DP
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 6710770
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-89-3100C; CONF-901092-3; ON: DE90015141
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Carnahan conference on security technology, Lexington, KY (USA), 10 Oct 1990
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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