本研究提出一套新型的多目標影像追蹤演算法。與過去研究相比較，我們所發展的追蹤晶片可追蹤的目標增加了一倍。除此之外，我們所開發的演算法簡單、變化的彈性大、硬體實現容易，並能達到即時處理的目標。
在此研究中我們以Verilog硬體描述語言完成程式的開發，並使用FPGA(現場可規劃邏輯閘陣列)系統晶片作硬體的驗證與實現。最後，我們成功的開發出多目標影像追蹤矽智產模組。我們期望此模組將來可以被結合到數位相機或具有照像功能的手機之中。如此一來，它不僅能使實驗變得容易並且將有利於擴展應用範圍。

In this research, we propose a new type algorithm of multiple target image tracking. The chip of tracking that we have already developed will be able to track double numbers of targets compared with the past researches. In addition, the algorithm is simple, and can be changed flexibly. It is easy to implement the hardware, and can reach the goal of real-time processing.
We use verilog hardware description language to finish the development of the procedure in this research. Hardware design was verified and implemented using FPGA(Field Programmable Gate Array)system chip. Finally, we succeed in developing multiple target image tracking SIP(Silicon Intellectual Property) module. We expect the module can be integrated to digital camera or camera cellular phone in the future. Thus, it can not only make the experiment easy, but also help to expand the range of application.

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