Single object tracking system using fast compressive tracking

In this work we focused on the application aspect of object tracking for pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera using ordinary webcam mounted on custom made motor-assembly and found that our system is not only robust to illumination conditions but also cost-effective in comparison with PTZ cameras. For object tracking we utilized Fast Compressive Tracking (FCT) algorithm because of its attractive features e.g. online learning, fast computation and robust performance. A PC program interfaced with embedded system through serial RS232 commands motors, hence camera, to real time track desired object in world such that object being tracked remains in the center of image.