Multiple object detection using OpenCV on an embedded platform

Abstract

Object detection has been attracting much interest due to the wide spectrum of applications that use it. Object detection technology has been driven by an increasing processing power available in software and hardware. In this work we present a developed application for multiple objects detection based on OpenCV libraries. The complexity-related aspects that were considered in the object detection using cascade classifier are described. Furthermore, we discuss the profiling and porting of the application into an embedded platform and comparing the results with the regular platform. The proposed application deals with real time systems implementation and the results give an indication of where the cases of object detection applications may be more complex and where it may be simpler.