Abstract: The invention is a device and method for recognizing individuals of interest by analyzing images taken under real world lighting conditions with imperfect viewing. Recognition attributes are identified by running a plurality of processing algorithms on the image data which a) extract indices of recognition that are markers relating to specific individuals, b) create morphable, three dimensional computer graphics models of candidate individuals based on the indices of recognition, c) apply the viewing conditions from the real world data imagery to the three dimensional models, and d) declare recognition based on a high degree of correlation between the morphed model and the raw data image within a catalog of the indices of recognition of individuals of interest. The invention further encompasses the instantiation of the processing on very high thruput processing elements that may include FPGAs or GPUs.

Abstract: There has been a significant advance in the capabilities of electro-optical sensors to search wide areas and provide data streams that contain information critical to system operators. The problem being addressed by this invention is the accurate and timely interpretation of the observations made by these sensor suites and the instantiation of the processing on practical low power, high throughput processors which enable deployment on a wide variety of platforms. The interpretation of sensor observations will also depend upon a) the general situation, e.g. level of hostility, and b) collateral data, e.g. normal or abnormal operations of the platforms themselves. Can accurate and timely situation awareness be achieved? Yes, humans do it all the time. Can it be done on small, ultra-low power, ultra-high throughput processors? Yes 3D stacked analog ASIC circuits enable such processors.

Abstract: The invention is a device and method for recognizing individuals of interest by analyzing images taken under real world lighting conditions with imperfect viewing. Recognition attributes are identified by running a plurality of processing algorithms on the image data which a) extract indices of recognition that are markers relating to specific individuals, b) create morphable, three dimensional computer graphics models of candidate individuals based on the indices of recognition, c) apply the viewing conditions from the real world data imagery to the three dimensional models, and d) declare recognition based on a high degree of correlation between the morphed model and the raw data image within a catalog of the indices of recognition of individuals of interest. The invention further encompasses the instantiation of the processing on very high thruput processing elements that may include FPGAs or GPUs.