TVMS- a total view monitoring system
First Claim
1. A system for comprehensive observation and tracking of objects in defined areas, comprising:
- A) imaging sensors, comprising an electronic video camera and integrated processors;
said sensors providing an overhead view of a pre-determined sector during real time;
B) a central processing unit (CPU) for managing all processed data;
C) a display and managing unit for initializing, updating parameters and managing the system;
D) a communication assembly enabling communication between said imaging sensors and said central processing unitE) a communication assembly enabling communication between said central processing unit and said display and managing unit, wherein,a) said integrated processor of each of said sensors comprises 3-dimensional region of interest (3D ROI) software, which allows definition of a 3D-ROI to be imaged by each of said cameras and understanding of the spatial context of the features in the ROI, and software which allows extraction of data relevant to the identification, location and motion of objects in the ROI; and
said communication assembly allows transmission of said relevant data to said central processing unitb) said central processing unit receives said relevant data from all of said sensors and integrates it in order to enable continuous tracking of said moving objects as they pass from the field of view of one sensor into the field of view of a neighboring sensor.
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Abstract
The present invention is a system for comprehensive observation and tracking of objects in distinct defined areas. This is implemented by the use of imaging sensors, comprising an electronic video camera and integrated processors, providing an overhead view of a pre determined sector during real time. The system also comprises a central processing unit (CPU) for managing all processed data, a display and managing unit which can be used for initializing, updating parameters and managing the system. The system supports means of communication between the imaging sensors and the central processing unit and between the central processing unit and the display and managing unit. The integrated processor of each of the sensors comprises 3 dimensional region of interest (3D ROI) software, which allows definition of a 3D-ROI to be imaged by each of the cameras and understanding of the spatial context of the features in the ROI, and software which allows extraction of data relevant to the identification, location and motion of objects in the ROI. The communication assembly allows transmission of the relevant data from each sensor to the central processing unit which uses it in order to enable continuous tracking of the moving objects as they pass from the field of view of one sensor into the field of view of a neighboring sensor, throughout the entire observation area. In combination with the 3D-ROI software allows clearly identifying the exact location of features of the room being observed e.g. floor, windows and doors of the room being observed, allows this understanding of the spatial context and allows the ability of the system to minimize the occurrences of false alerts (Ghosts).
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1. A system for comprehensive observation and tracking of objects in defined areas, comprising:
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A) imaging sensors, comprising an electronic video camera and integrated processors;
said sensors providing an overhead view of a pre-determined sector during real time;B) a central processing unit (CPU) for managing all processed data; C) a display and managing unit for initializing, updating parameters and managing the system; D) a communication assembly enabling communication between said imaging sensors and said central processing unit E) a communication assembly enabling communication between said central processing unit and said display and managing unit, wherein, a) said integrated processor of each of said sensors comprises 3-dimensional region of interest (3D ROI) software, which allows definition of a 3D-ROI to be imaged by each of said cameras and understanding of the spatial context of the features in the ROI, and software which allows extraction of data relevant to the identification, location and motion of objects in the ROI; and
said communication assembly allows transmission of said relevant data to said central processing unitb) said central processing unit receives said relevant data from all of said sensors and integrates it in order to enable continuous tracking of said moving objects as they pass from the field of view of one sensor into the field of view of a neighboring sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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