JR East technical review · 2003 · 14 citations · 0 references
ComputingComputer ScienceComputer VisionMachine VisionTransportationDigital Image ProcessingFall DetectionImage AnalysisImage ProcessingObject DetectionStereo VisionBrailleEmergency Stop ProceduresEmergency Stop SystemsFall Detection DevicesFall Event DetectionImage Sensor TechnologyVision-based Fall DetectionWay Stations
The safe arrival of passengers to their destination is a top priority of JR East. To achieve this target, the company is installing an emergency stop button, an emergency stop alarm, Braille block, platform stop, a fallen passenger detecting mat, etc. in major stations in the metropolitan area. Additionally, the company is developing a system capable of detecting a fallen passenger over almost the entire length of the track, using a stereo image technique employed in ITS technology. This article provides an overview of the image processing technology used.