Single-Task Joint Learning Model for an Online Multi-Object Tracking Framework

Autor: Yuan-Kai Wang, Tung-Ming Pan, Chi-En Hu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Applied Sciences, Vol 14, Iss 22, p 10540 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2076-3417
DOI: 10.3390/app142210540
Popis: Multi-object tracking faces critical challenges, including occlusions, ID switches, and erroneous detection boxes, which significantly hinder tracking accuracy in complex environments. To address these issues, this study proposes a single-task joint learning (STJL) model integrated into an online multi-object tracking framework to enhance feature extraction and model robustness across diverse scenarios. Employing cross-dataset training, the model has improved generalization capabilities and can effectively handle various tracking conditions. A key innovation is the refined tracker initialization strategy that combines detection and tracklet confidence, which significantly reduces the number of false positives and ID switches. Additionally, the framework employs a combination of Mahalanobis and cosine distances to optimize data association, further improving tracking accuracy. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed model outperformed state-of-the-art methods on standard benchmark datasets, achieving superior MOTA and reduced ID switches, confirming its effectiveness in dynamic and occlusion-heavy environments.
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