Motion detection with Java

[crowleykg]

Hi,

I am trying to write a simple java application that detects motion. The application gets its images from a webcam with the address:

http://studiocam1.disp.duke.edu/jpg/image.jpg

(you can watch the live video feed at: http://studiocam1.disp.duke.edu/view/index.shtml)

My current plan is: (I have little experience, so it may be wrong)

1. I obtain an image from the webcam at http://studiocam1.disp.duke.edu/jpg/image.jpg and store it as a BufferedImage.

2. I call getRGB() on the BufferedImage, which loads the pixel data into an int[] array)

3. One second later, I obtain a second image from the webcam (at the same address) and store that as a BufferedImage as well. I call getRGB() on the second image as well.

4. Now I have two int[] arrays. One array represents the "before" picture, one array represents the "after" picture. If I compare the two arrays, and I notice significant difference, then my program signals that "motion is detected."

5. I would also like my application display the constant sequence of images that it is reading in a window. Basically, the window would show the live video feed from the camera.

My problem is here:
- I don't know how to display the images in a continuous video-like fashion

* the only way I have ever displayed an image is by loading an ImageIcon, and then adding that ImageIcon into a JLabel, and then adding that JLabel into a JPanel, and then adding that JPanel into a JFrame

* I tried creating the illusion of video by constantly updating my ImageIcon in a while-loop. However, that produces VERY choppy and poor quality video

- I have a great degree of uncertainty. Is there a package or a class that was especially designed for dealing with video, frame-by-frame?

Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I'm sorry that I have no code to show you. All the code that I have written works fine. But regarding my problem, I don't even know where to start--so I have nothing to show.

[Ezzaral]

Take a look at the Java Media Framework. Some of the demo solutions here http://java.sun.com/products/java-media/jmf/2.1.1/solutions/index.html may be useful.

[crowleykg]

Ezzaral, thank you for your speedy reply. I am looking at some code examples now. I would really appreciate it if you could stay tuned to this thread, since I am sure I will have some follow-up questions soon.

Again, thank you.

[LASERTITO]

hello Ezzaral,

do u know a simple source code for motion detection written in Java.
it would really helpful to start off with my project.

Please HELP

[LASERTITO]

Hi crowlegkg,

Can u plz share ur code
coz it would be helpful for my project ideas
n better understanding of java

[Ezzaral]

Do not hijack old threads. Post your questions in a new thread.

Drop the "IM speak" as well. This is not a chat room nor an IM service. If you are too lazy to type properly, don't expect others to spend much time trying to help you.

[peter_budo]

In addition to what Ezzaral said, you should also state which platform we talking about as motion detection can be done through Java SE (Standard Edition - as desktop application) or Java ME (Microedition - for mobile and embedded devices).