Vehicle detection and classification in video sequences

Abstract: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the applicability of a certain model based classification algorithm. The algorithm is centered around a flexible wireframe prototype that can instantiate a number of different vehicle classes such as a hatchback, pickup or a bus to mention a few. The parameters of the model are fitted using Newton minimization of errors between model line segments and observed line segments. Furthermore a number of methods for object detection based on motion are described and evaluated. Results from both experimental and real world data is presented.