how do you threshold using simulink auto threshold block?

Hello,

I want to detect red, so my Webcam input --> i only take the Cr signal (Y_Cb_Cr).

that signal is put into an authothreshold block.

how do i threshold it for example:

lower_range < Threshold value < upper range

so if its between those range its black/white...

Question 2 (SIMULINK BLOCKS) I can detect the red object using the Cr signal

when i remove the red object. a lot of noise is in the video... put the red back in only the red is detected (environment= black)

How do i threshold/filter fix this so when the red object is removed from the scene... it doesnt have random white/black flickering noise all over. i don't know how to fix this in simulink

thanks a lot!

Answer 1

[Seth Popinchalk]

The noise is probably due to a very even background color in your image. With such an even intensity, the Autothreshold block will probably turn half the pixels black and half white. You could switch between a constant signal to the autotheshold signal when the object is onscreen. You just need to detect the condition when it exists. For example, if you know your system will only ever have one object in view at a time, you could test for exactly 1 object. When there are more objects (due to noise) you know you are getting the noise, so you could turn off the autotheshold signal.

[H]

Thank-you very much! it works now!