FAST CALIBRATION METHOD FOR ACTIVE CAMERAS

Piero Donaggio, Stefano Ghidoni

2012

Abstract

In this paper a model for active cameras that considers complex camera dynamics and lens distortion is presented. This model is particularly suited for real-time applications, thanks to the low computational load required when the active camera is moved. In addition, a simple technique for interpolating calibration parameters is described, resulting in very accurate calibration over the full range of focal lengths. The proposed system can be employed to enhance the patrolling activity performed by a network of active cameras that supervise large areas. Experiments are also presented, showing the improvement provided over traditional pin-hole camera models.

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in Harvard Style

Donaggio P. and Ghidoni S. (2012). FAST CALIBRATION METHOD FOR ACTIVE CAMERAS . In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications - Volume 2: VISAPP, (VISIGRAPP 2012) ISBN 978-989-8565-04-4, pages 79-82. DOI: 10.5220/0003821800790082


in Bibtex Style

@conference{visapp12,
author={Piero Donaggio and Stefano Ghidoni},
title={FAST CALIBRATION METHOD FOR ACTIVE CAMERAS},
booktitle={Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications - Volume 2: VISAPP, (VISIGRAPP 2012)},
year={2012},
pages={79-82},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0003821800790082},
isbn={978-989-8565-04-4},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications - Volume 2: VISAPP, (VISIGRAPP 2012)
TI - FAST CALIBRATION METHOD FOR ACTIVE CAMERAS
SN - 978-989-8565-04-4
AU - Donaggio P.
AU - Ghidoni S.
PY - 2012
SP - 79
EP - 82
DO - 10.5220/0003821800790082