Traffic Sign Recognition Application Based on Image Processing Techniques

Abstract This paper describes a software application for traffic sign recognition (TSR). The application works in four stages. First, an image preprocessing step and the detection of regions of interest (ROIs), which involves a series of steps that include transforming the image to grayscale and applying edge detection by the Laplacian of Gaussian (LOG) filter. Secondly, the potential traffic signs detection, where the ROIs are compared with each shape pattern. Thirdly, a recognition stage using a cross-correlation algorithm, where each potential traffic sign, if validated, is classified according to the data-base of traffic signs. Finally, the previous stages can be managed and controlled by a graphical user interface, which has been specially designed for this purpose. The results obtained show a good performance of the developed application, taking into account acceptable conditions of size and contrast of the input image.

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