METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY COUNTING PHYSICAL OBJECTS

摘要

A periphery band is around an excluded region. For automatically counting physical objects within the periphery band and the excluded region, an imaging sensor captures: a first image of the periphery band and the excluded region; and a second image of the periphery band and the excluded region. In response to the first image, a first number is counted of physical objects within the periphery band and the excluded region. Relevant motion is automatically detected within the periphery band, while ignoring motion within the excluded region. In response to the second image, a second number is counted of physical objects within the periphery band and the excluded region. In response to determining that a discrepancy exists between the detected relevant motion and the second number, the discrepancy is handled.

主权项

1. A method performed by a system for automatically counting physical objects within a periphery band and an excluded region, wherein the periphery band is around the excluded region, the method comprising:
with an imaging sensor, capturing a first image of the periphery band and the excluded region; in response to the first image, counting a first number of physical objects within the periphery band and the excluded region; automatically detecting relevant motion within the periphery band, while ignoring motion within the excluded region; with the imaging sensor, capturing a second image of the periphery band and the excluded region; in response to the second image, counting a second number of physical objects within the periphery band and the excluded region; and in response to determining that a discrepancy exists between the detected relevant motion and the second number, handling the discrepancy.