CSE 477 -- Video Imaged Spatial Positioning Project

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Our video imaged spatial positioning system is versatile because it can be placed in any environment. Then for a given set of coordinates, we can develop a description of an object. In addition, our system is a viable alternative to comparable RF and IR systems. Instead of continuously using IR or RF to ping a receiver, we are using digital imaging. Thus if excessive RF or IR transmissions is an issue, our system provides a good solution.

In addition, user initializations are not necessary. To use this system, the user only needs to place the cameras and a marker into the environment. From here, everything is automated and the user will receive the coordinates. For an RF system multiple RF receivers and transceivers would need to be placed throughout the environment. Then the user would need to configure the strengths of all of the RF modules and a number of other parameters before attempting to correlate the information to determine a location. RF is a more difficult solution to setup and develop. So in comparison, we provide a more convenient system for the user.