Summary of A Motion-based Compression Algorithm For Resource-constrained Video Camera Traps, by Malika Nisal Ratnayake et al.
A motion-based compression algorithm for resource-constrained video camera traps
by Malika Nisal Ratnayake, Lex Gallon, Adel N. Toosi, Alan Dorin
First submitted to arxiv on: 23 May 2024
Categories
- Main: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (cs.CV)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI); Quantitative Methods (q-bio.QM)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary A novel video compression algorithm is introduced for camera traps, specifically designed for animal motion tracking in the field. The algorithm identifies and stores only image regions depicting motion relevant to pollination monitoring, reducing overall data size by an average of 87%. This approach enables efficient compression of high-resolution video on single-board computers, overcoming storage, processing, and transmission overheads. The method enhances the applicability of low-powered computer vision edge devices to remote animal motion monitoring, improving playback efficiency during behavioural analyses. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary Scientists have developed a new way to compress videos taken in nature using camera traps. This helps reduce the amount of data stored on small computers, making it easier to study animals like bees and butterflies. The new algorithm saves space by only storing parts of the video that show important animal movements. This makes it faster and cheaper to analyze the footage and learn more about how animals behave. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Tracking
