Lightweight Agent Framework for Camera Array Applications

Middleton, L., Wong, S. C., Jewell, M. O., Carter, J. N. and Nixon, M. S. (2005) Lightweight Agent Framework for Camera Array Applications. In: 9th International Conference on Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems (KES), September 14-16, Melbourne, Australia. pp. 150-156.

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Abstract

This paper describes a lightweight middleware agent framework (LAF)
for coordinating a large array of computers with attached cameras to construct
high resolution video-rate image sequences. Compared to existing camera middleware,
LAF provides more than a remote sensor access API. The use of an
agent framework allows reconfigurable and transparent access to cameras, as well
as software agents capable of intelligent processing. It also eases maintenance by
encouraging code reuse. Other features include an automatic discovery mechanism
at startup, and multiple language bindings. Performance tests showed the
lightweight nature of the framework while validating its correctness and scalability.
Two different camera agents were implemented to provide access to a large
array of distributed cameras. Correct operation of these camera agents was confirmed
via several image processing agents.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item
Creator/Authors:	Lee Middleton Sylvia C Wong Michael O Jewell John N Carter Mark S Nixon
Editors:	Rajiv Khosla Robert J. Howlett Lakhmi C. Jain
Research Group:	Current ECS Groups > Communications, Signal Processing and Control Current ECS Groups > IT Innovation Centre Old ECS Groups > Information - Signals, Images, Systems Current ECS Groups > Web and Internet Science Old ECS Groups > Intelligence, Agents, Multimedia
Alternative Locations:	http://www.springerlink.com/openurl.asp?genre=arti...
ISBN:	3-540-28897-X
Date:	2005
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Performance Indicator:	EZ~05~05~04
Citations:	Google Scholar: 3
Downloads (2010):	35
ID Code:	10865
Last Modified:	23 Sep 2011 10:32
Deposited On:	13 May 2005 by Wong, Sylvia

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