Abstract: Method for at least one of model-based classification and target recognition of an object. The method includes recording an image of an inanimate object, determining a feature that represents a part of the inanimate object, determining at least one condition associated with the feature that indicates an applicability of the feature based on at least one of geometry of the object, distance of the object from a camera, illumination conditions, contrast, speed of the object, height of the object, and relative position of the object to a camera, and carrying out the at least one of classification and target recognition of the object by recording the feature when the at least one condition indicates the applicability of the feature. At least one of object classification and target recognition is carried out for a feature of the object that is visible and recordable according to the position of the object.

Abstract: A method for at least one of model-based classification and target recognition of an object. The method further includes recording an image of an object and determining a feature that represents a part of the object. Moreover, the method includes determining at least one condition associated with the feature that indicates an applicability of the feature based on at least one of: covering by parts of the object, a current illumination situation, time the image is recorded, movement information of the object, movement information of other objects, and a position and orientation of the object. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.