Implementation of computer vision algorithms in DirectShow technology

Abstract

In this paper an application of DirectShow software technology in a computer vision system is described. DirectShow (DS) is well suited for image processing and analysis tasks. In the reported study it was successfully applied in a computer stereovision system. Physical cameras of the system are represented by DS source filters connected to image analysis procedures. Original filter prototypes were designed for stereo disparity estimation and scene analysis tasks. Image analysis procedures for scene depth estimation were build and tested. The developed system has proved usefulness of the DirectShow technology in computer vision applications. © 2010 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.