Journal Article

·2022 OPEN ACCESS

Deep Learning-Based Vehicle Classification for Low Quality Images

Sumeyra Tas , Ozgen Sari , Yaser Dalveren , Senol Pazar YTU , Ali Kara , Mohammad Derawi

Sensors

Abstract

This study proposes a simple convolutional neural network (CNN)-based model for vehicle classification in low resolution surveillance images collected by a standard security camera installed distant from a traffic scene. In order to evaluate its effectiveness, the proposed model is tested on a new dataset containing tiny (100 × 100 pixels) and low resolution (96 dpi) vehicle images. The proposed model is then compared with well-known VGG16-based CNN models in terms of accuracy and complexity. Results indicate that although the well-known models provide higher accuracy, the proposed method offers an acceptable accuracy (92.9%) as well as a simple and lightweight solution for vehicle classification in low quality images. Thus, it is believed that this study might provide useful perception and understanding for further research on the use of standard low-cost cameras to enhance the ability of the intelligent systems such as intelligent transportation system applications.

Keywords

Convolutional neural network Computer science Artificial intelligence Pixel Deep learning Computer vision Intelligent transportation system Pattern recognition (psychology) Artificial neural network Machine learning Engineering Transport engineering

Subject Areas

Video Surveillance and Tracking Methods ·Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition ·Physical Sciences
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