Still Image Generation Techniques for Information Presentation of Video Contents

Abstract

For the purpose of obtaining useful information in huge video images, still image generation techniques by reconstructing the video information are described. These techniques are completely different from automatic image recognition approaches;by assuming to use human visual recognition ability, still images are generated so that viewers can recognize the useful information effectively. Following typical examples are described : hierarchical image gathering technique for browsing surveillance camera images, visualization and analysis of plants growth by using spatio-temporal projection images, and route panorama generation of scene from transportation.