Efficient multiple moving object detection and tracking using combined background subtraction and clustering

Abstract

Object detection and tracking is a fundamental, challenging task in computer vision because of the difficulties in tracking. Continuous deformation of objects during movement and background clutter leads to poor tracking. In this paper, a method of multiple moving object detection and tracking by combining background subtraction and K-means clustering is proposed. The proposed method can handle objects occlusion, shadows and camera jitter. Background subtraction filters irrelevant information, and K-means clustering is employed to select the moving object from the remaining information, and it is capable of handling merging and splitting of moving objects using spatial information. Experimental results show that the proposed method is robust when compared to other techniques.