Model-independent recovery of object orientations

A novel algorithm is presented for determining the orientation of road vehicles in traffic scenes using video images. The algorithm requires no specific 3-D vehicle models and only uses local image gradient values. It may easily be implemented in real-time. Experimental results with a variety of vehicles in routine traffic scenes are included to demonstrate the effectiveness of the algorithm.

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