Embedded Smart Cameras as Key Components in Reactive Sensor Systems
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چکیده
Smart cameras combine video sensing, video processing and communication onto a single embedded device. Due to their high onboard processing and communication power they are able to perform sophisticated video tasks in real time and can, therefore, react to changes in the camera’s environment. Such embedded smart cameras are excellent candidates for reactive sensor systems. In this paper we describe the necessary hardand software components in order to perform high level video processing onboard. We then present a multi-camera setup which is able to autonomously react to significant changes in the observed environment. We further present ongoing research in extending our smart camera platform towards an autonomous distributed smart sensor system.
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