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A middleware for a large array of cameras

Middleton, L., Wong, S. C., Jewell, M. O., Carter, J. N. and Nixon, M. S. (2005) A middleware for a large array of cameras. In: IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 2-6 August, 2005, Edmonton, Canada. pp. 3682-3687.

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Abstract

Large arrays of cameras are increasingly being employed for
producing high quality image sequences needed for motion analysis
research. This leads to the logistical problem with coordination
and control of a large number of cameras. In this paper, we used a
lightweight multi-agent system for coordinating such camera arrays.
The agent framework provides more than a remote sensor access API.
It allows reconfigurable and transparent access to cameras, as well
as software agents capable of intelligent processing. Furthermore,
it eases maintenance by encouraging code reuse. Additionally, our
agent system includes 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
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
ISBN:0-7803-8913-1
Date:2005
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Citations:Google Scholar: 4
Downloads (2010):17
ID Code:10904
Last Modified:23 Sep 2011 10:32
Deposited On:22 May 2005 by Middleton, Lee

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