Proposed are the development of novel differential geometric tools for the visualization of multi-spectral imagery. These tools will enable a user to optimally visualize local image contrast inher-ent to a multispectral image in a psychophysically correct way. These tools will also enable a user to… More

"A simplified optical design is presented for a dual visible/thermal IR camerasystem that can be cost effective through modularity. This optical designhas additional performance benefits supporting accurate co-registration ofboth modalities and simplifying end-user operation of the camera system. A… More

"Concepts for multispectral low-light-level imaging systems arepresented along with image fusion techniques for presentingmultispectral image data to an observer. Enhanced Situational Awareness, Driver Vision Enhancement"

A general approach exploiting additional information obtained frommotion video is proposed that can potentiallyenhance existing automatic target recognition algorithms. The approachuses a unique combination of statistical observation models anddifferential geometry. High performance Automatic… More

This effort will explore algorithmic approaches to image fusion of intensified and thermal IR imagery, and efficient implementation of these algorithmsin low-power electronics. Sitatuation awareness for ground soldiers, Driver Vision Enhancement, search and rescue

Development of ultra-low power electronic hardware that takes two image videostreams, one for intensified imagery, one for thermal IR imagery and outputsfused video imagery in real-time. The computational architecture is based uponan efficient synergy between both algorithm and hardware design.Dual… More

Based upon efforts during Phase I, this Phase II effort will develop and test a working prototype system exploiting motion to enhance the performance of automatic target recognition (ATR) algorithms.

Exploitation of image fusion of visible and thermal infrared modalities for high performance target cueing.

Seamless transition, context and fusion of two or more imaging sensor modalities such as thermal infrared and intensified imaging cameras for the US Marine.

This Phase II effort will produce a system for the dismounted marine that will enable the seamless transitioning between helmet mounted intensified imaging and the image view from a rifle mounted thermal weapon sight.

This effort will develop dual intensified/thermal infrared algorithms and hardware technology to detect, identify and track human individuals.

High performance adaptive detection and tracking of maritime objects against complex and dynamic water background environments.

The unique opportunity to solve stereoscopic sensing from a moving single sensor is provided by a combination of recent advances in image processing devices and image stabilization techniques developed by Equinox. These advances will be combined to provide a compact, low-power, low cost device that… More

While the traditional approach to collecting video data for stereoscopic display is to use two cameras, it suffers from several drawbacks including excess cost and size, added complexity, and the necessity of careful calibration. Within Phase I, we investigated techniques for collecting… More

Augmented vision systems for dismounted warfighters provide an integrated array of imaging sensors working in concert and in synergy with network-centric sources of information and other sensor inputs. While such systems hold great promise, they also impose a steep cognitive load on the user, as the… More