Rhode Island researcher develops advanced motion camera

Feb 24, 2004 12:00 PM

A University of Rhode Island researcher has developed a new technology designed to complement video surveillance by automatically tracking moving objects in real time.
The Automatic Image Motion Seeking (AIMS) camera follows a moving object and keeps the target at the center of the field of view.
"This camera has broad impact for security surveillance, because it eliminates the need to have a full-time guard watching a video screen," says Ying Sun, URI professor of electrical engineering who began developing the device in 2002.
The equipment requires a motor-driven, pan-tilt camera mount and a processor. Because it can track movements, one AIMS camera can be just as effective as several stationary cameras. The camera analyzes images at 15 frames-per-second for any motion. Once a moving object is found, it feeds that information to the camera mount to begin tracking the object as it moves.
"Existing video conferencing equipment requires the speaker to remain in one place in front of a stationary camera. With the AIMS camera people can walk around and the camera will automatically follow them," Sun says.

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