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A passive infrared gesture recognition system (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Binnie, T. D., Armitage, A. F., & Wojtczuk, P. (2017). A passive infrared gesture recognition system. In 2017 IEEE Sensors Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICSENS.2017.8234402

A device for a low-to-intermediate level of gesture recognition which uses a passive thermal-infrared (PIR) sensor array is described. The detection system which discriminates between a small number of simple dynamic gestures, such as 'hand swiping'... Read More about A passive infrared gesture recognition system.

The dynamic decode-and-forward channel: SNR allocation. (2013)
Conference Proceeding
Maagh, S., Sharp, J., & Binnie, D. (2013). The dynamic decode-and-forward channel: SNR allocation. In Telecommunications forum: TELFOR 2013 (319-322). https://doi.org/10.1109/TELFOR.3013.6716234

In the half-duplex relay channel applying the decode-and-forward protocol the relay introduces energy over random time intervals into the channel as observed at the destination. Consequently, during simulation the average signal power seen at the de... Read More about The dynamic decode-and-forward channel: SNR allocation..

A touchless passive Infrared gesture sensor. (2013)
Conference Proceeding
Wojtczuk, P., Binnie, D., Armitage, A., Chamberlain, T., & Giebeler, C. (2013). A touchless passive Infrared gesture sensor. In Proceeding of the ACM Symposium on User Interface Technology (67-68). https://doi.org/10.1145/2508468.2514713

A sensing device for a touchless, hand gesture, user interface based on an inexpensive passive infrared pyroelectric detector array is presented. The 2 x 2 element sensor responds to changing infrared radiation generated by hand movement over the arr... Read More about A touchless passive Infrared gesture sensor..

An embedded real-time pedestrian detection system using an infrared camera. (2010)
Conference Proceeding
Walczyk, R., Armitage, A., & Binnie, D. (2010). An embedded real-time pedestrian detection system using an infrared camera. In IET Irish Signals and Systems Conference (ISSC 2009). https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2009.1716

An FPGA-based implementation of a pedestrian detection system using thermal infrared imaging is presented. The main feature of the processing platform is its ability to detect pedestrians at frame-rate from an infrared video stream. It is designed... Read More about An embedded real-time pedestrian detection system using an infrared camera..

Comparative study on connected component labeling algorithms for embedded video processing systems. (2010)
Conference Proceeding
Walczyk, R., Armitage, A., & Binnie, D. (2010). Comparative study on connected component labeling algorithms for embedded video processing systems. In H. Deligiannidis (Ed.), Proceedings of the IPCV'10

The objective of this paper is to carry out a detailed analysis of the most popular connected components labeling (CCL) algorithms for binary images. This study investigates their usability for processing streaming data and suitability for implementa... Read More about Comparative study on connected component labeling algorithms for embedded video processing systems..

Adaptive PN code acquisition in multi-path spread spectrum communications using FPGA. (2007)
Conference Proceeding
Wei, B., Sharif, M., Binnie, D., & Almaini, A. E. A. (2007). Adaptive PN code acquisition in multi-path spread spectrum communications using FPGA. In Proceedings of the 13th International Symposium on Signals, Circuits and Systems (573-576)

Performance of two pseudonoise (PN) code detectors was tested. Cell averaging (CA) and order Statistics (OS) constant false alarm rates (CFAR) were analysed against mean acquisition time (MAT) and against the probability of detection (Pd). Both detec... Read More about Adaptive PN code acquisition in multi-path spread spectrum communications using FPGA..

Pedestrian sensing with feature extraction. (2006)
Conference Proceeding
Chamberlain, T., Armitage, A., Rutter, M., & Binnie, D. (2006). Pedestrian sensing with feature extraction. In ITS World Congress (1-11)

Automated pedestrian sensing and tracking is receiving increasing attention from researchers in a number of areas. Applications are common in security, in urban planning, and in the retail industry. A common approach is to use CCTV and visible image... Read More about Pedestrian sensing with feature extraction..

PN code acquisition with a CA-CFAR adaptive digital matched filter and its realisation using FPGA. (2006)
Conference Proceeding
Wie, B., Sharif, M., Almaini, A. E. A., & Binnie, D. (2006). PN code acquisition with a CA-CFAR adaptive digital matched filter and its realisation using FPGA. In Proceedings of IEEE 13th International Conference on Systems, Signals & Image Processing, IWSSIP’06

In this paper the performance of a Cell Averaging Constant False Alarm Rate (CA-CFAR) Pseudo-Noise (PN) code adaptive detector is analysed for a single path communication channel. The detection process uses a digital Matched Filter (MF) and is implem... Read More about PN code acquisition with a CA-CFAR adaptive digital matched filter and its realisation using FPGA..

Working towards identifiable feature extraction from a pedestrian’s gait. (2006)
Conference Proceeding
Chamberlain, T., Armitage, A., Rutter, M., & Binnie, D. (2006). Working towards identifiable feature extraction from a pedestrian’s gait. In 37th UTSG conference

This paper describes our work measuring the movement of pedestrians. We describe our data collection system, processing techniques and introduce our data analysis software system. Our work aims to provide data to improve security and monitoring of... Read More about Working towards identifiable feature extraction from a pedestrian’s gait..

A comparison of video and infrared based tracking of pedestrian movements. (2005)
Conference Proceeding
Kerridge, J., Kukla, R., Willis, A., Armitage, A., Binnie, D., & Lei, L. (2005). A comparison of video and infrared based tracking of pedestrian movements. In S. P. Hoogendoom, S. Luding, P. H. L. Bovy, M. Schreckenberg, & D. E. Wolf (Eds.), Traffic and granular flow 03 (383-392). https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-28091-X_37

We provide a comparison of the relative merits of video and infrared based methods for collecting pedestrian movements from the real world and also from experimental environments. We describe the underlying technological basis of both methods and the... Read More about A comparison of video and infrared based tracking of pedestrian movements..

Tracking pedestrians using visible and infrared systems (2005)
Conference Proceeding
Armitage, A., Binnie, D., Chamberlain, T., Nilsson, M., & Rutter, M. (2005). Tracking pedestrians using visible and infrared systems. In Universities Transport Study Group conference (1-9)

In this paper, we will describe a number of research projects at Napier University on pedestrian tracking. This work started with systems based on ordinary cameras working at visible wavelengths. This work has expanded to include infrared imaging sys... Read More about Tracking pedestrians using visible and infrared systems.

Electromechanical analysis of a prosthetic arm (EMAS). (2005)
Conference Proceeding
Binnie, D., Gow, D. J., & Hill, S. S. (2005). Electromechanical analysis of a prosthetic arm (EMAS). In Proceedings of the MEC’05 conference, UNB; 2005

A characterisation of a complete arm prosthesis is necessary to develop effective control. This is a description of the use of Lagrange methodology to describe the system and to optimise for motion control. The Lagrange equations of motion are deriv... Read More about Electromechanical analysis of a prosthetic arm (EMAS)..

A minimal jerk prosthesis control system. (2005)
Conference Proceeding
Hill, S. S., Binnie, D., & Gow, D. J. (2005). A minimal jerk prosthesis control system. In Proceedings of the MEC’05 conference, UNB; 2005

Monitoring the movement of pedestrians using low-cost infrared detectors: initial findings. (2004)
Conference Proceeding
Kerridge, J., Armitage, A., Binnie, D., Lei, L., & Sumpter, N. (2004). Monitoring the movement of pedestrians using low-cost infrared detectors: initial findings.

Monitoring the movement of pedestrians in everyday environments is difficult, especially if accurate data are required. Typically, data pertaining to the origins and destinations of pedestrians as they move around a space can be obtained only by eith... Read More about Monitoring the movement of pedestrians using low-cost infrared detectors: initial findings..

Measuring pedestrian trajectories with low cost infrared detectors: Preliminary results. (2003)
Conference Proceeding
Armitage, A., Binnie, D., Kerridge, J., & Lei, L. (2003). Measuring pedestrian trajectories with low cost infrared detectors: Preliminary results. In E. R. Galea (Ed.), Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics: 2nd International Conference held at the Old Naval College, University of Greenwich, London, 20-22 August 2003 (101-110)

The accurate measurement of pedestrian trajectories has been difficult to achieve in environments other than carefully controlled laboratories. Traditional techniques include direct observation, and analysis of recorded video footage. The Transport R... Read More about Measuring pedestrian trajectories with low cost infrared detectors: Preliminary results..

High-resolution image reconstruction from multiple low-resolution images. (1999)
Conference Proceeding
Wei, H., & Binnie, D. (1999). High-resolution image reconstruction from multiple low-resolution images. . https://doi.org/10.1049/cp%3A19990392

In this paper, we demonstrate a digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm for improving spatial resolution of images captured by CMOS cameras. The basic approach is to reconstruct a high resolution (HR) image from a shift-related low resolution (LR)... Read More about High-resolution image reconstruction from multiple low-resolution images..

Infrared sensing using pyroelectric polymers (1997)
Conference Proceeding
Armitage, A., Benjamin, K., Setiadi, D., Weller, H., & Binnie, D. (1997). Infrared sensing using pyroelectric polymers. In A. T. Augousti, & N. M. White (Eds.), Sensors & their Applications VIII (297-302)

This paper describes a programme of work intended to develop inexpensive infrared imagers. The technology is based on the pyroelectric effect in the polymer PVDF, and a copolymer of VDF and TrFE. Early work used films of the polymer on simple cerami... Read More about Infrared sensing using pyroelectric polymers.

Adaptive lane finding in road traffic image analysis (1994)
Conference Proceeding
Stewart, B., Reading, I., Thomson, M., Binnie, T. D., Dickinson, K., & Wan, C. (1994). Adaptive lane finding in road traffic image analysis. . https://doi.org/10.1049/cp%3A19940441

The application of image processing and computer vision techniques to the analysis of video sequences of traffic flow offers considerable improvements over the existing methods of traffic data collection. The key to the development of a road monitori... Read More about Adaptive lane finding in road traffic image analysis.

Development of a real time Image analysis system for traffic monitoring applications. (1993)
Conference Proceeding
Thompson, M. S., Wan, C. L., & Binnie, T. D. (1993). Development of a real time Image analysis system for traffic monitoring applications. . https://doi.org/10.4203/ccp.17.8.2

Image processing offers unparalleled potential for traffic monitoring and control. For many years engineers have attempted to perfect the art of automatic data abstraction from sequences of video images. This paper outlines a research project underta... Read More about Development of a real time Image analysis system for traffic monitoring applications..