The present subject matter relates to monitoring traffic behavior between vehicles using a device connected to a processing unit, said device comprising first and second cameras, said cameras being adapted to capture first and second images, respectively, said device being adapted to be directed at a road such that the first and second cameras monitor the same predetermined road section, said device thereby monitors said section, wherein the processing unit continuously performs the steps of capturing a first and second image over time; processing said images to produce a height image therefrom by the processing unit; analyzing said height image to determine a value of a variable being indicative of the location of said first vehicle relative to the location of said second vehicle on said section; comparing the value of the variable with a predetermined condition; and indicating that the value of the variable fulfills the condition. The present subject matter relates to monitoring traffic behavior between vehicles using a device connected to a processing unit, said device comprising first and second cameras, said cameras being adapted to capture first and second images, respectively, said device being adapted to be directed at a road such that the first and second cameras monitor the same predetermined road section, said device thereby monitors said section, wherein the processing unit continuously performs the steps of capturing a first and second image over time; processing said images to produce a height image therefrom by the processing unit; analyzing said height image to determine a value of a variable being indicative of the location of said first vehicle relative to the location of said second vehicle on said section; comparing the value of the variable with a predetermined condition; and indicating that the value of the variable fulfills the condition.
SYSTEM FOR TRAFFIC BEHAVIOUR SURVEILLANCE
2016-08-18
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch