Object detection and tracking in an open and free environment with a moving camera

The task of detection and tracking of a moving object is addressed. An algorithm has been devel- oped which performs this task for monitoring and surveillance purposes. Prediction is also implemented in the algorithm to resolve the events of occlusion or masking, and also to increase the normal tracking performance. Real-time implementation generates deformation in the target appearance, and then a shape database is also used to improve losing target situation. A prototypical system has been developed that makes use of a moving camera located on a robotized system. A case study is presented on animal tracking in infrared live video.