How is Machine Vision different from a CCTV System?
Machine vision refers to the application of imaging and image processing to automate manufacturing (robotic guidance) or quality control (inspection) tasks in a factory. CCTV or Security Cameras are typically used by security guards to monitor the movement of people from a remote location. In the recent years video analytics have been used to automate the monitoring of surveillance videos, but this is not classified under machine vision. Camera based systems for automated traffic monitoring and automated vehicle classification with number plate reading for toll collection are also not classified under machine vision.
