Computer Vision
Principles, Algorithms, Applications, Learning

Gain an easy-to-understand introduction to the principles of computer vision together with insight into applying vision methods

E. R. Davies (Author)

9780128092842, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 14 November 2017

900 pages
23.4 x 19 x 4.4 cm, 1.99 kg

Computer Vision: Principles, Algorithms, Applications, Learning (previously entitled Computer and Machine Vision) clearly and systematically presents the basic methodology of computer vision, covering the essential elements of the theory while emphasizing algorithmic and practical design constraints. This fully revised fifth edition has brought in more of the concepts and applications of computer vision, making it a very comprehensive and up-to-date text suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and R&D engineers working in this vibrant subject.

1. Vision, the Challenge2. Images and Imaging Operations3. Image Filtering and Morphology4. The Role of Thresholding5. Edge Detection6. Corner, Interest Point and Invariant Feature Detection7. Texture Analysis8. Binary Shape Analysis9. Boundary Pattern Analysis10. Line, Circle and Ellipse Detection11. The Generalised Hough Transform12. Object Segmentation and Shape Models13. Basic Classification Concepts14. Machine Learning: Probabilistic Methods15. Deep Learning Networks16. The Three-Dimensional World17. Tackling the Perspective n-point Problem18. Invariants and perspective19. Image transformations and camera calibration20. Motion21. Face Detection and Recognition: the Impact of Deep Learning22. Surveillance23. In-Vehicle Vision Systems24. Epilogue—Perspectives in VisionAppendix A: Robust statisticsAppendix B: The Sampling TheoremAppendix C: The representation of colourAppendix D: Sampling from distributions

Subject Areas: Communications engineering / telecommunications [TJK], Electronics & communications engineering [TJ]