Machine vision application to automatic intruder detection using CCTV

Abstract

The work presented in this paper addresses the application of new technologies to the task of intruder monitoring. It presents an innovative Machine Vision application to detect and track a person in a Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV) identifying suspicious activity. Neural Network techniques are applied to identify suspicious activities from the trajectory path, speed, direction and risk areas for a person in a scene, as well as human posture. Results correlate well with operator determining suspicious activity. The automated system presented assists an operator to increase reliability and to monitor large numbers of surveillance cameras. © 2009 Springer Berlin Heidelberg.