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Date Published
Author
Muhammad Nasir
Word count
1509
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

In this article, Muhammad Nasir explains how to integrate OpenCV object detection with Twilio Programmable Video. The author provides a step-by-step guide on how to use OpenCV to detect objects in video streams and display the results on a canvas element. The process involves cloning Twilio's Quickstart Video application, installing dependencies, initializing OpenCV variables, and adding the OpenCV library to the webpage sources. The article also covers how OpenCV works, coding object detection, scheduling frame processing, UI styling, and final touches. Finally, the author provides instructions on how to run and test the code using npm start. With this integration, developers can add object detection capabilities to their Programmable Video apps and explore more advanced image processing techniques.