Fixed Angle Video Frame Diminution Technique for Vehicle Speed Detection

Abstract

Objectives: To estimate the speed of vehicle using a novel video image processing technique based on background subtraction method. Method: In this study, background subtraction method known as Video Frame Diminution Technique (VDFT) is used to estimated vehicle speed using a stationary camera. It is a recursive technique which calculates speed by determining the area moving property of the moving object and comparing with the calibrated speed. Experimental setup using fixed camera was deployed and five test trails were carried out. Findings: Vehicle speeds at 10, 15, 20 and 25 km/hour were successfully estimated with 93% accuracy and  which is comparable with other studies reported so far. This new technique has 23% of low computational cost compared to the pre-existing techniques and also the setup is easy to implement especially in the closed area like apartment, malls and factories.