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Automatic methods for videostreams analysis and self-evolving controllers
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Processing information in real-time that is coming from video streams is very
challenging due to uncertainties such as clutter (correct identifying objects that are
however of no interest to the observer) and noise (errors ad rather probabilistic
disturbances). This thesis details an approach for automatic novelty detection, single
and multiple object(s) identification in video streams. It is based on a method that
provides recursive density-estimation. Instead of the usually used Gaussian, it is using
a Cauchy type of kernel. It should be emphasized that the introduced approach is
computationally efficient and can be implemented in real-time; in addition, it can be
extended for multiple objects identification and tracking as detailed in this thesis. For
trajectory analysis of moving objects and anomaly detection, multi-feature spaces are
used to increase the accuracy of detecting deviant behaviors. Evolving clustering is
also used for real-time trajectory clustering purposes.
Self-evolving parameter-free rule-based controller is proposed in this thesis. The
proposed controller can start with no pre-defined fuzzy rules or control variables. It
learns from its own action during the control process. It does not use the explicit
model or explicit membership functions. It combines the concept of parameter-free
data density fuzzy rule-based systems with newer concepts of self-evolving
controllers. It is possible to generate a parameter free control structure based on the
data density and selecting representative focal points from the control surface. The
illustrative results aim primarily proof of concept.
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