Virtual mask for use in autotracking video camera images
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1. A surveillance camera system comprising:
- a camera having an adjustable field of view and configured to acquire images; and
a processing device operably coupled to said camera and configured to;
allow a user to define a virtual mask within the acquired images; and
track a moving object of interest in the acquired images with a reduced level of regard for areas of the acquired images that are within the virtual mask.
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Abstract
A surveillance camera system includes a camera that acquires images and that has an adjustable field of view. A processing device is operably coupled to the camera. The processing device allows a user to define a virtual mask within the acquired images. The processing device also tracks a moving object of interest in the acquired images with a reduced level of regard for areas of the acquired images that are within the virtual mask.
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24 Claims
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1. A surveillance camera system comprising:
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a camera having an adjustable field of view and configured to acquire images; and
a processing device operably coupled to said camera and configured to;
allow a user to define a virtual mask within the acquired images; and
track a moving object of interest in the acquired images with a reduced level of regard for areas of the acquired images that are within the virtual mask. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of operating a surveillance camera system, said method comprising:
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acquiring images with a camera;
defining a virtual mask within the acquired images; and
tracking a moving object of interest in the acquired images with a reduced level of regard for areas of the acquired images that are within the virtual mask. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of operating a surveillance camera system, said method comprising:
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acquiring images with a camera;
creating a motion mask based upon the acquired images;
locating a source of static motion within the acquired images;
defining a virtual mask over the source of static motion within the acquired images;
modifying the motion mask by use of the virtual mask; and
tracking a moving object of interest in the acquired images based upon the modified motion mask. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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