US 10,482,612 B2 · Object tracking method and object tracking apparatus

Abstract

In a case where multiple objects detected by an object detector enter a hidden area calculated by a hidden area calculator, a positional relationship estimator estimates a positional relationship between the multiple objects in the hidden area based on: information about each of the multiple objects; and lanes and routes into which each of the multiple objects may change their courses, and which are calculated by a route calculator. When the objects come out of the hidden area, an identification number assigner determines identification information about each object based on the positional relationship estimated by the positional relationship estimator.

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An object tracking method for an object tracking apparatus which includes a sensor for detecting an object around a moving body, and a controller for tracking the object based on a result of detecting the object, the object tracking method comprising:

in a case where a plurality of objects enter a hidden area, estimating a positional relationship between the plurality of the objects in the hidden area,
wherein the hidden area is within a detection range of the sensor,
wherein the plurality of the objects are not detectable by the sensor when the plurality of objects are in the hidden area, and
wherein the plurality of the objects are hidden in the hidden area by an object different from the plurality of the objects;
and
when the objects come out of the hidden area, determining identification information about each object based on the estimated positional relationship.

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