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Automated CCTV Frame Extraction and Analysis for Enhanced Video Surveillance

A PROJECT SYNOPSIS
SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
PATTERN RECOGNITION LAB
OF
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN
Computer Science and Engineering

Submitted by:
Divyansh Gupta (23/CSE/06)
Raunak Das (23/CSE/12)
Ankit Singh (23/CSE/30)

Under the supervision of Prof.


Aruna Bhat

DEPT. OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING


DELHI TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
(Formerly Delhi College of Engineering) Bawana
Road, Delhi-110042
14 October 2024

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Problem Statement
With the increasing use of video surveillance systems, particularly CCTV cameras, in both public and private
sectors, there is a need for efficient and automated processing of video data. While capturing footage is relatively
straightforward, manually inspecting hours of video to detect critical events, anomalies, or security breaches is
time-consuming and error-prone. This problem is exacerbated by the sheer volume of data generated by CCTV
systems, requiring substantial human resources for monitoring and reviewing.
The core problem lies in the ability to automatically extract meaningful insights from video footage and highlight
key frames or sequences of interest. Traditional methods involve manual reviews, which are not scalable,
particularly in environments with multiple cameras running continuously. Thus, there is a need for an automated
system that can efficiently extract, analyze, and categorize frames from video streams, potentially leveraging
machine learning models to detect events or anomalies.

Abstract
This project centers around the automated extraction and processing of frames from CCTV footage to develop a
more scalable and efficient video analysis system. The primary aim is to break down lengthy and continuous video
streams into discrete frames that can be processed, analyzed, and leveraged for a variety of downstream tasks such
as object recognition, anomaly detection, and event identification. The system is designed to effectively manage
large volumes of data, automatically extracting individual frames from extensive video footage and storing them
for more detailed investigation. By transforming raw video footage into manageable units, this system facilitates
a faster and more structured approach to reviewing surveillance data, providing a more accessible and automated
solution for analyzing extensive video recordings.
The implementation of this system involves capturing CCTV video data, splitting it into frame images, and
processing these frames to extract relevant and actionable information. This process eliminates the need for
manual inspection of hours of footage, allowing security personnel and data analysts to focus on key events and
information without spending excessive time reviewing unimportant segments. By automating this process, the
project addresses a critical gap in current surveillance systems where manual review is inefficient, costly, and
prone to human error. The system significantly enhances the capacity to identify and prioritize events that need
attention by reducing the workload and improving accuracy.
Moreover, this system is designed to be extensible. Future enhancements can incorporate advanced machine
learning algorithms to detect specific objects of interest, such as people, vehicles, or suspicious activities, further
increasing its utility for surveillance and monitoring purposes. The integration of such machine learning models
can enable real-time or near-real-time detection of events, offering a proactive approach to security monitoring.

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Additionally, the extracted frames can be compressed and stored in a resource-efficient manner, ensuring that
storage requirements do not become a bottleneck as more video data is processed. This will help maintain the
system’s scalability, enabling it to be deployed in environments with high video data throughput, such as city-
wide surveillance networks or large-scale industrial operations.

Survey of Relevant Literature and Approaches


There has been significant research into automated surveillance systems, particularly those utilizing computer
vision and machine learning techniques. Traditional surveillance systems rely heavily on human operators to
monitor live video feeds. However, this approach is often inefficient due to fatigue and the inability to track
multiple screens simultaneously. Modern systems have begun incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to mitigate
this issue.
Video Frame Extraction: Extracting individual frames from a continuous video stream has long been a
foundational technique in video processing. Numerous algorithms have been developed to extract keyframes that
represent significant changes in the scene, optimizing the storage and computational requirements for subsequent
analysis. Techniques like edge detection, motion detection, and scene change detection are employed to identify
keyframes.
Object Detection and Anomaly Detection: Recent advancements in AI and deep learning have introduced
powerful algorithms capable of detecting objects and identifying anomalous activities within video frames.
Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are widely used for object detection, leveraging vast datasets like COCO
and ImageNet. For anomaly detection, autoencoders and recurrent neural networks (RNNs) are frequently
employed to identify patterns that deviate from the norm.
Automated CCTV Surveillance Systems: Several commercially available solutions and research prototypes
utilize AI for video surveillance. These systems often include functionalities such as real-time monitoring, motion
detection, and automatic alerts when suspicious behavior is detected. However, there are still challenges in
achieving accurate real-time analysis, especially in crowded or complex environments. Furthermore, privacy
concerns around the use of surveillance technology have led to ongoing discussions about the ethical implications
of automated video analysis.
In conclusion, this project addresses a critical need in the surveillance industry by automating frame extraction
from CCTV footage and offering a scalable solution for video data analysis. Future work can focus on integrating
deep learning techniques for more sophisticated analysis and incorporating privacy-preserving mechanisms to
ensure the ethical use of surveillance data.

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