公开(公告)号：US06411328B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US08968916

申请日：1997-11-06

申请人： Ernest A. Franke ,  Ernest S. Kinkler ,  Michael J. Magee ,  Steven B. Seida

发明人： Ernest A. Franke ,  Ernest S. Kinkler ,  Michael J. Magee ,  Steven B. Seida

IPC分类号： H04N718

CPC分类号： H04N7/18 ,  G08G1/04 ,  H04N5/33

摘要： Apparatus and methods effective for detecting, locating and characterizing traffic-related incidents are based upon improved image processing techniques applied to infrared and visible light spectrum roadway images in a time sequence. Substantially real-time isolation and identification of anomalous or unexpected traffic conditions allows control of traffic signals and dispatch of law enforcement, maintenance or emergency medical care resources to reduce cost and increase safety. Detectable traffic-related incidents include, for example, the appearance of a stationary object on a roadway, the appearance of a pedestrian on a roadway, and the identification and location of vehicles obstructing traffic flow by moving too slowly or erratically or in the wrong direction. Programmable digital computer image processing allows automatic classification of the severity of detected incidents based on the potential for further traffic hazards and injuries, and can support automatic signals to alter traffic flow patterns for reducing the likelihood of incidents, as well as automatic alerts to law enforcement, maintenance and emergency medical personnel.

摘要翻译： 用于检测，定位和表征交通事故的设备和方法基于以时间顺序应用于红外和可见光谱道路图像的改进的图像处理技术。 大量实时隔离和识别异常或意外的交通状况，可以控制交通信号，派出执法，维护或紧急医疗资源，以降低成本，增加安全性。 可检测的与交通有关的事件包括例如在道路上的静止物体的出现，道路上的行人的外观，以及通过移动太慢或不正常或错误的方向阻碍交通流量的车辆的识别和位置 。 可编程数字计算机图像处理可以根据进一步的交通伤害和伤害的可能性自动分类检测到的事件的严重性，并且可以支持自动信号来改变交通流模式，以减少事故的可能性，以及对执法的自动警报 ，维修和紧急医务人员。