Software Design Specification
Object Detection Software
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This document specifies the design for the Object Detection Software, enabling users to
perform AI-based object detection on images, videos, and live camera feeds. The system
supports selecting AI models, target objects, and input sources, while saving processed
results in an organized manner.
1.2 Scope
The software provides functionalities for:
- Selecting AI models (e.g., YOLOv5, SSD)
- Selecting specific objects to detect
- Detecting objects in images, videos, or real-time camera feeds
- Saving detection results with bounding boxes in image/video formats
1.3 Intended Users
- AI researchers and developers
- Surveillance system operators
- Educators and students in computer vision
2. System Overview
The system consists of these core modules:
- User Interface (UI) for interaction
- Model Manager to load AI models
- Detection Engine to run detection
- Input Handler for managing images, videos, and camera feed
- Result Recorder to save outputs
- File Manager to organize saved files
3. Functional Design
Function Description
Model Selection User selects AI model to use (e.g., YOLOv5,
SSD).
Object Selection User selects which objects to detect (e.g.,
car).
Input Source Upload images, upload videos, or activate
camera.
Object Detection System detects selected objects using
chosen model.
Real-time Detection Live detection via camera feed with
overlays.
Result Saving Saves processed images/videos to
designated folders.
4. Non-Functional Requirements
Requirement Description
Performance Real-time detection with minimal lag.
Scalability Easy addition of models or object classes.
Portability Compatible with Windows, Linux, Mac.
Usability Intuitive, minimal setup required.
Reliability Stable processing and consistent result
saving.
5. Architecture Overview
User Interface initiates model loading and passes inputs to Detection Engine. Detection
Engine interacts with Input Handler (image, video, camera) and sends results to Result
Recorder.
+------------+ +-------------+ +------------------+
| User +----->+ Model Loader+----->+ Detection Engine |
| Interface | | | | |
+------------+ +-------------+ +--------+---------+
|
v
+-------------------------------+
| Input Handler |
| (Image / Video / Camera) |
+---------------+---------------+
|
v
+--------------------------+
| Result Recorder |
| (Images & Videos) |
+--------------------------+
6. Technology Stack
Component Technology
UI PyQt, Tkinter, or ReactJS
Backend Python
AI Models YOLOv5, YOLOv8, SSD (PyTorch)
Image/Video I/O OpenCV
Real-Time Camera OpenCV VideoCapture
File Management Python OS libraries
7. Folder Structure
object_detection_software/
├── models/ # Pre-trained AI models
├── images/ # Input images
├── videos/ # Input videos
├── results/
│ ├── images/ # Processed images with detections
│ └── videos/ # Processed videos with detections
├── ui/ # User interface code
├── [Link] # Main application entry point
└── [Link] # Dependencies
8. User Flow
1. Launch application.
2. Select AI model from available options.
3. Choose object categories to detect.
4. Select input source: upload images, upload videos, or activate camera.
5. Begin detection process.
6. View detection results with bounding boxes in real-time or after processing.
7. Results automatically saved in /results/images and /results/videos folders.
Use Case Diagram
The following diagram illustrates the interactions between the user and the system
components for object detection:
Sequence Diagram
The sequence diagram below shows the step-by-step interaction between the user and
system components during the object detection process: