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Traffic Counter Raspberry Pi 4

This document presents a cost-effective traffic counting system using a Raspberry Pi 4, a camera, and deep learning algorithms for real-time monitoring. It details the system architecture, data transmission methods, and challenges faced in optimizing performance and ensuring reliability. Key features include standalone operation, lane selection, MQTT and JSON messaging for integration, and a live web viewer for real-time data visualization.

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Traffic Counter Raspberry Pi 4

This document presents a cost-effective traffic counting system using a Raspberry Pi 4, a camera, and deep learning algorithms for real-time monitoring. It details the system architecture, data transmission methods, and challenges faced in optimizing performance and ensuring reliability. Key features include standalone operation, lane selection, MQTT and JSON messaging for integration, and a live web viewer for real-time data visualization.

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Traffic Counter Raspberry Pi 4

1. Introduction

Real-time traffic monitoring is essential for urban planning, traffic management, and infrastructure
development. Traditional traffic counting methods often rely on expensive hardware and
infrastructure. This study explores a cost-effective solution by leveraging the Raspberry Pi 4, a low-
cost single-board computer, combined with a camera and deep learning algorithms to create a
standalone traffic counting system.

2. Algorithm

The system employs deep learning models for object detection and tracking to count vehicles. The
Tencent NCNN framework is utilized for efficient neural network inference on the Raspberry Pi's ARM
architecture. The object detection model identifies vehicles within the camera's field of view, and a
tracking algorithm monitors their movement across predefined lanes, ensuring accurate counting
and lane-specific data collection.

3. System Architecture

The architecture comprises a Raspberry Pi 4 connected to a camera module, running a 64-bit


Bullseye operating system. The Tencent NCNN framework is installed to facilitate neural network
inference. The system operates as a standalone unit, processing video input from the camera in real-
time to detect and count vehicles. It supports lane selection, allowing users to focus on specific areas
of interest. Communication is facilitated through MQTT and JSON messages, enabling integration
with other systems and data analysis tools. A live web viewer provides real-time visualization of the
traffic data, and RTSP CCTV streaming allows for remote monitoring. Configuration settings are
managed via JSON files, offering flexibility and ease of customization.

4. Data Transmission from Camera to Processing Unit

The camera module captures video footage and transmits it directly to the Raspberry Pi 4's
processing unit via a direct connection, eliminating the need for network-based data transmission.
This setup reduces latency and potential data loss, ensuring real-time processing and analysis.

5. Challenges

Implementing this system involves several challenges:

 Performance Optimization: Ensuring that the deep learning models run efficiently on the
Raspberry Pi 4's limited computational resources requires careful optimization.

 Real-Time Processing: Maintaining real-time processing capabilities necessitates efficient


handling of video input and rapid inference by the neural network models.

 System Stability: Ensuring the system operates reliably over extended periods, especially in
varying environmental conditions, is crucial for practical deployment.

6. Features

The system offers several notable features:

 Standalone Operation: Operates independently without the need for external computing
resources.
 Lane Selection: Allows users to specify which lanes to monitor, providing targeted traffic
data.

 MQTT and JSON Messaging: Facilitates communication with other systems and supports
data integration and analysis.

 Live Web Viewer: Provides real-time visualization of traffic data through a web interface.

 RTSP CCTV Streaming: Enables remote monitoring of the camera feed.

 JSON Configuration: Offers flexible and user-friendly system configuration.

References

 Qengineering. "Traffic Counter Raspberry Pi 4." GitHub Repository.


https://github.com/Qengineering/Traffic-Counter-RPi_64-bit

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