Split and merge behavior analysis and understanding using Hidden Markov Models
First Claim
1. A method for video analysis and content extraction, comprising:
- scene analysis processing of at least one video input stream;
object detection and tracking for each scene, and;
split and merge behavior analysis for event understanding.
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Abstract
A process for video content analysis to enable productive surveillance, intelligence extraction, and timely investigations using large volumes of video data. The process for video analysis includes: automatic detection of key split and merge events from video streams typical of those found in area security and surveillance environments; and the efficient coding and insertion of necessary analysis metadata into the video streams. The process supports the analysis of both live and archived video from multiple streams for detecting and tracking the objects in a way to extract key split and merge behaviors to detect events. Information about the camera, scene, objects and events whether measured or inferred, are embedded in the video stream as metadata so the information will stay intact when the original video is edited, cut, and repurposed.
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30 Claims
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1. A method for video analysis and content extraction, comprising:
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scene analysis processing of at least one video input stream;
object detection and tracking for each scene, and;
split and merge behavior analysis for event understanding. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An apparatus for video content analysis comprising:
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a processor for receiving and transmitting data; and
a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having stored therein instructions causing the processor to perform scene analysis processing of at least one video input stream, detect and track objects for each scene, and analyze split and merge behaviors for event understanding. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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