Real-time MMX-accelerated image stabilization system

Recent advances in computer hardware and software have led to the possibility of implementing low cost real-time computer vision systems on conventional PC hardware based upon the Intel processor supporting the Multimedia Extended instruction set (MMX). Here we describe a demonstration image stabilization system for real-time removal or minimization of unwanted scene motion due to rapid camera motion. Typical applications would be the removal of handshaking in hand held cameras or the removal of vibration effects from a camera mounted on a moving car or boat. Unlike many commercial stabilization systems, this system suppresses the effects of both severe translation and rotation of the camera.