A real-time people counting system by detecting human head-shoulder profile using line structured light

Ping Wei; Jun Ke; Lizhong Wei

doi:10.1117/12.999594

30 November 2012 A real-time people counting system by detecting human head-shoulder profile using line structured light

Ping Wei, Jun Ke, Lizhong Wei

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 8558, Optoelectronic Imaging and Multimedia Technology II; 85580A (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.999594
Event: Photonics Asia, 2012, Beijing, China

Abstract

A real-time people counting system using ranging technology with human head-shoulder profile is discussed in this work. To obtain the profile, the system is installed above an entrance/exit gate with vertically downward view. Line structured light is used to detect the height of a person’s head-shoulder. Compared with imaging- processing approaches, this method is cost-effective, computationally simple, and more accurate. The system can also detect the walking direction of each person using a second structured illumination light source.

Citation Download Citation

Ping Wei, Jun Ke, and Lizhong Wei "A real-time people counting system by detecting human head-shoulder profile using line structured light", Proc. SPIE 8558, Optoelectronic Imaging and Multimedia Technology II, 85580A (30 November 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.999594

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available