An efficient single Vote Hough tracking algorithm

Algorithms to detect and track objects within an image have traditionally had large processing times and so have been used in an offline context. With computer power consistently increasing these algorithms are now able to be adapted to run within a realtime context. This paper proposes an algorithm to run line and circle detections with minimal computation time by tracking objects primarily for use with control systems. A particular case study is made with the Ball and Beam apparatus. Comparisons will be made with existing Hough Transform methods for the validity of the method and processing time.