A convolutional neural network approach for semaphore flag signaling recognition

Qian Zhao, Yawei Li, Ning Yang, Yuliang Yang, Mengyu Zhu

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Abstract

This paper proposes a recognition approach for Semaphore flag signaling (SFS). We use the improved convolutional neural network (CNN) to classify the SFS. In the experiment we made Semaphore flag signaling system (SFSS), which based on CNN. The image can be directly input into the SFSS. Each alphabetic character or control signal is indicated by a particular flag pattern. We shoot the SFS videos by a monocular camera. The dataset is divided into five SFS classes. The improved CNN uses the Relu activation function, the max-pooling methods. It's alway use SFS data whitening and grayscale preprocessing methods. The improved CNN provides for partial invariance to different light, angles, scenes, and a group of people. The result shows that our approach classifies five SFS classes with 99.95% accuracy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE International Conference on Signal and Image Processing, ICSIP 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages466-470
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509023769
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Mar 2017
Event2016 IEEE International Conference on Signal and Image Processing, ICSIP 2016 - Beijing, China
Duration: 13 Aug 201615 Aug 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE International Conference on Signal and Image Processing, ICSIP 2016

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE International Conference on Signal and Image Processing, ICSIP 2016
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period13/08/1615/08/16

Keywords

  • Convolutional neural network
  • activation function
  • data preprocessing
  • semaphore flag signaling system

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