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Patch-based object tracking using corner and color with partial occlusion handling

  • Beihang University

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Abstract

This paper proposes a novel patch-based object tracking algorithm combining Harris-SIFT and color histogram features to handle the partial occlusion problem. The object is represented as a number of non-overlapping patches. Harris-SIFT feature is defined as Harris corner and its SIFT feature vector, which can represent steady parts of the object when it is partially transformed or occluded. The Harris-SIFT corner matching results are then used for filtering out invalid patches of the object. Patch-based color histogram takes spatial information into account and is guided by valid patch selection, thus provides a richer description of the object than the traditional color histogram. The average valid patch color histogram similarity is used in particle filter to locate the object. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm is more accurate, robust and efficient than state-of-the-art object tracking algorithms in occlusion scenario.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPIC 2014 - Proceedings of 2014 IEEE International Conference on Progress in Informatics and Computing
EditorsYinglin Wang, Xuelong Li, Hongming Cai
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages269-274
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479920334
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Dec 2014
Event2014 2nd IEEE International Conference on Progress in Informatics and Computing, PIC 2014 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 16 May 201418 May 2014

Publication series

NamePIC 2014 - Proceedings of 2014 IEEE International Conference on Progress in Informatics and Computing

Conference

Conference2014 2nd IEEE International Conference on Progress in Informatics and Computing, PIC 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period16/05/1418/05/14

Keywords

  • Harris-SIFT
  • color histogram
  • object tracking
  • particle filter
  • valid patch selection

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