Attrasoft VideoFinder

 

 

 

About Attrasoft VideoFinder

 

Attrasoft VideoFinder consists of two components, VideoFinder and FrameFinder. The software will perform three independent tasks:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Software Requirements

 

Software Requirements:

(1)   Microsoft Windows;

(2)   Windows .Net Framework.

 

To get the latest version of  .Net Framework, use Internet Explorer, then click 

“Tools\Windows Update".

 

 Installing the Software

 

1.       If you have not done so, go to Internet Explorer, then click  “Tools\Windows Update" to download Windows .Net Framework .

 

2.       Click “CD:\setup.exe” to install the VideoFinder.

 

3.       The serial number is the word “attrasoft”.

 

Information and Support

 

Attrasoft ImageFinder

Attrasoft

P. O. Box 13051

Savannah, GA. 31406

USA

 

http://attrasoft.com

 

gina@attrasoft.com (Email Subject: Attrasoft)

 

Phone:  (912) 484-1717

 

 

© Attrasoft 1998 - 2008

Statement of Copyright Restriction

 

Attrasoft has copyrighted the Attrasoft program you have purchased, and your rights of ownership are subject to the limitations and restrictions imposed by the copyright laws outlined below.

 

It is against the law to copy, reproduce or transmit (including, without limitation, electronic transmission over any network) any part of the program except as permitted by the copyright act of the United States (title 17, United States code). However, you are permitted by law to write the contents of the program into the machine memory of your computer so the program may be executed. You are also permitted by law to make a back-up copy of the program subject to the following restrictions:

 

·         Each back-up copy must be treated in the same way as the original copy purchased from Attrasoft;

·         No copy (original, or back-up) may be used while another copy, (original, or back-up) is in use;

·         If you ever sell or give away the original copy of the program, all back-up copies must also be sold or given to the same person, or destroyed.

 

 

 

© Attrasoft 2004 - 2008

 

 

 

 

 

About Attrasoft VideoFinder. 1

Software Requirements. 2

Installing the Software. 2

Information and Support 2

Statement of Copyright Restriction. 3

1. Introduction To VideoFinder.. 8

1.1 VideoFinder Functions. 8

1.2 Beginner Menu. 9

1.3 Signature Concepts. 9

1.4 User Interface. 9

1.5 Supported Video Formats and Camera. 11

2. How to Use VideoFinder.. 12

2.1 How to Use VideoFinder. 12

2.2 Example. 16

2.3 Beginner Tool Bar. 18

3. Advanced Users.. 19

3.1 Signatures. 19

3.1.1 Library Signatures. 19

3.1.2 Key Signatures. 20

3.2 Detailed Matching Results. 21

3.3 Libraries. 22

3.4 Additional Buttons. 24

3.5 Parameters. 25

3.6 Play Menu. 25

4. VideoFinder Reference Manual. 27

4.1 Beginner Menu. 27

4.2 Signature. 28

4.3 Library Menu. 29

4.4 Match Menu. 30

4.5 Play Menu. 31

4.6 Library Tab. 31

5. Examples: ‘News’ search.. 32

5.1 Data. 32

5.2 Procedure. 32

5.3 Results. 34

6. Introduction to FrameFinder.. 36

6.1 FrameFinder Functions. 36

6.2 Beginner Menu. 36

6.3 User Interface. 37

7. How to Use FrameFinder.. 40

7.1 How to Use FrameFinder. 40

7.2 Example 1. 43

7.3 Example 2. 44

8. Advanced Users.. 48

8.1 Searching Multiple Keys. 48

8.2 1-to-1 Matching. 49

8.3 Detailed Matching Results. 50

8.4 Video Parameters. 53

8.5 Additional Buttons. 54

8.6 Play Menu. 55

9. Live Video.. 56

9.1 Camera Mode. 57

9.2 Keys, Source, and Results. 57

9.3 Live Search Menu. 59

9.4 Searching Multiple Keys. 60

9.5 Example. 61

10. Matching Parameters.. 64

10.1   Overview.. 64

10.2   Image Preprocessing. 65

10.3   Image Processing. 67

10.3.1   Edge Filters. 67

10.3.2   Threshold Filters. 69

10.3.3   Clean-Up Filters. 70

10.4   Normalization Filter. 71

10.5   Unsupervised Filter &  BioFilter. 73

10.6   Neural Filters. 74

10.7   NeuralNet Filter. 76

10.7.1   Symmetry. 76

10.7.2   Translation Type. 77

10.7.3   Scaling Type. 78

10.7.4   Rotation Type. 78

10.7.5   Area of Interest (AOI) 78

10.7.6   Blurring. 79

10.7.7   Sensitivity. 79

10.7.8   Internal/External Weight Cut 79

10.7.9   Segment Size. 80

10.7.10   Image Type. 80

10.7.11   Use BioFilter & Use Neural Filter 81

10.7.12   Auto Segment 81

10.7.13   Summary. 81

11. FrameFinder Reference Manual. 83

11.1 Beginner Menu. 83

11.2 Video Match. 83

11.3 Live Match. 84

11.4 Play Menu. 85

12. Video FrameFinder Examples.. 86

12.1 Data. 86

12.2 Procedure. 87

12.3 Results. 87

13. Live FrameFinder Examples.. 90

13.1 Key Images. 90

13.2 Procedure. 92

14. Readme.Txt.. 94

14.1 About Attrasoft VideoFinder. 94

14.2 How to Use VideoFinder. 94

14.3 How to Use FrameFinder. 96

14.4 Software Requirements. 97

14.5 Installing the Software. 98

14.6 Supported Video Formats and Camera. 98

14.7 Information and Support 98

 

 

1. Introduction To VideoFinder

 

1.1 VideoFinder Functions

 

 

Attrasoft VideoFinder consists of two components, VideoFinder and FrameFinder. The software will perform three independent tasks:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1.1 Attrasoft VideoFinder verifies the copyright information of a newly obtained video clip by matching it against a pre-established library of video clips.

 

After installing the software, the folder structure is:

 

Videofinder\

Framefinder\

Examples\

 

The VideoFinder software is stored in “videofinder\” folder;

the FrameFinder is stored in “framefinder\” folder; and

the examples are stored in “examples\” folder.

 

1.2 Beginner Menu

 

Both VideoFinder and FrameFinder have a “Beginner” menu. You can operate the software from the “Beginner” menu alone.

 

 

Figure 1.2 The “Beginner” Menu and its menu items.

 

1.3 Signature Concepts

 

The unique attributes of a video clip – its “video signature” or “video fingerprint” - are used.

 

The matching between a new video clip and previously stored video clips is implemented via “Signature” matching, i.e. all videos must be converted into signatures first. A library is a collection of previously stored signatures. The matching is done via a new key signature against a particular library.

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