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VISION-LIST Digest 1990 01 25
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Today's Topics:
Re: Learning in Computer Vision
Job Vacancy in Image Interpretation/ Sensor Fusion
Postdoc Fellowship: Oculomotility and Direction Perception
ISPRS Workshop, Call for Papers
Call for Papers: Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing
Call for Papers: 2nd Intern. Conf. on Tools for AI
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Date: Sun, 21 Jan 90 18:52:07 -0600
From: honavar@cs.wisc.edu (Vasant Honavar)
Subject: Re: Learning in Computer Vision
1. Generation, Local Receptive Fields, and Global Convergence Improve
Perceptual Learning in Connectionist Networks, Vasant Honavar & Leonard Uhr,
In: Proceedings of the 1989 International Joint Conference on Artificial
Intelligence, Morgan Kaufmann, San Mateo, CA. 1989. Also: Computer Sciences
Technical Report #804, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1988.
2. Perceptual Development and Learning: From Behavioral, Neurophysiological,
and Morphological Evidence to Computational Models, Vasant Honavar,
Computer Sciences Tech. Rep. #818, University of Wisconsin, Madison,
1989.
3. Brain-Structured Connectionist Networks that Perceive and Learn,
Vasant Honavar & Leonard Uhr, Connection Science (In Press), 1989.
Also: Computer Sciences Tech. Rep. #843, University of Wisconsin, Madison,1989.
4. Handwritten Digit Recognition With a Back-propagation Network,
Yann Le Cun et al., In: Advances in Neural Information Processing Systems 2,
D. S. Toretzky (ed), Morgan Kaufmann, San Mateo, CA. (In Press) 1990.
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Date: 24 Jan 90 15:03:15 GMT
From: Andrew Wallace <andy@cs.heriot-watt.ac.uk>
Subject: Job vacancy in Image Interpretation/ Sensor Fusion
Organization: Computer Science, Heriot-Watt U., Scotland
Heriot-Watt University
Department of Computer Science
3D Visual Interpretation and Multi-Sensor Fusion
Applications are invited for two SERC-funded Research
Associateships to work on the fusion of passive and active two and
three dimensional visual data, the construction of unified scene
descriptions and their interpretation. This is part of a
collaborative project between several university and industrial
sites and is aimed at the production of advanced vision systems
which have generic properties but are nevertheless capable of
visual inspection to a high degree of accuracy. The persons
appointed will join a lively research group at Heriot-Watt working
on several aspects of computer vision and visual perception.
Applicants should have an Honours Degree in a relevant technical
discipline, together with subsequent postgraduate experience. If
appropriate, registratiuon for a higher degree is encouraged.
Each post is tenable for a minimum of two years and a maximum of
three years, commencing as soon as possible after the 1st April
1990. The starting salary will be in the range L=9816 to L=16014
depending on age and experience. Enquiries should be directed
initially to the Staff Officer, Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton,
Edinburgh EH14 4AS, from whom further information and application
forms may be obtained. The closing date for applications is 23rd
February 1990.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr. Andrew Wallace at the
Department of Computer Science, tel. 031-225-6465 x542
(andy@uk.ac.hw.cs)
Andrew Wallace JANET : andy@cs.hw.ac.uk
ARPA : andy@uk.ac.hw.cs
UUCP : ..ukc!cs.hw.ac.uk!andy
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Date: Wed, 24 Jan 90 14:37:32 EST
From: Color and Vision Network <CVNET%YORKVM1.bitnet@ugw.utcs.utoronto.ca>
Subject: Postdoc Fellowship: Oculomotility And Direction Perception
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AVAILABLE IN
OCULOMOTILITY AND DIRECTION PERCEPTION
AT THE SMITH-KETTLEWELL EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, SAN FRANCISCO
A 2-3 year NEI/INRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship is available in the
laboratory of Dr Joel M Miller, where several lines of research provide
opportunities for a Fellow to pursue an existing project, or his or her own
related interests.
Our newest project concerns the patterns and limits of saccadic gain
adaptation in humans, and will study this very tractable form of neural
plasticity to make inferences about the physiologic and mathematical properties
of underlying modifiable structures.
We also study direction perception around the time of saccadic eye
movements to provide insights into the functional connectivity of visual and
motor systems. Various labs have generated conflicting results in this area;
our results (ARVO, 89) have begun to clarify matters.
We have developed an eye muscle force transducer that is chronically-
implantable with minimal effect on normal ocular motility (ARVO, 90). A
trained monkey is now providing correlated eye position and horizontal rectus
force signals, which will support inferences about agonist-antagonist
coordination and globe response to muscle forces.
A biomechanical modeling effort is also ongoing, using binocular alignment
data and MRI scanning to develop computer-based aids for diagnosis and
treatment planning in strabismus (ARVO, 88; Vis Res, 1989).
Fellowship applicants should have or expect a PhD or MD degree by the
start of the Fellowship, and must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents.
Strong computer skills (mainly Unix, C and MacII) are desirable.
The Smith-Kettlewell visual and oculomotor research faculty includes:
Alexander I Cogan, MD PhD; Carter C Collins, PhD; Arthur Jampolsky, MD; Takuji,
Kasamatsu, MD PhD; Edward Keller, PhD; Suzanne P McKee, PhD; Anthony N Norcia,
PhD; Alan B Scott, MD; Erich Sutter, PhD; Christopher W Tyler, PhD. Regular
scientific activities include weekly colloquia and journal club meetings. We
offer staffed facilities for electronic and mechanical design and construction,
medical illustration, photography, histology, and electronic communication.
Candidates should contact, without delay:
Joel M Miller, PhD Internet: jmm@skivs.ski.org
Smith-Kettlewell Institute Usenet: uunet!skivs!jmm
2232 Webster St Bitnet: jmm%skivs.ski.org@uunet.uu.net
San Francisco, CA 94115 Voice: 415/561-1703
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Date: Monday, 22 January 1990 11:11:02 EST
From: Dave.McKeown@maps.cs.cmu.edu
Subject: ISPRS Workshop, Call For Papers
The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Commission 7
is sponsoring a Workshop on Global and Environmental Monitoring: Techniques
and Impacts, on September 17-21, 1990 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
The main topics for the workshop are:
Interpretation of Photographic and Remote Sensing Data
- visual image interpretation and pattern recognition.
- spectral, spatial and temporal signatures.
- resource inventories.
- thematic mapping of vegetation, forestry, agriculture, soils,
geology, geomorphology, hydrology, snow, oceanography, ice
atmospheric sciences, archaeology, human settlements, and engineering.
Physical Measurements and Signatures in Remote Sensing
- modelling.
- measurements in spectral domains.
Spatial Information Extraction and Manipulation
- digital image processing.
- remote sensing integration with geographic information systems
- evaluation of multi-sensor, multi-temporal, multi-spectral, and
multi-resolution data.
Expert Systems for Remote Sensing
- automated information extraction, artificial intelligence, computer vision
and image understanding.
- integrated systems for GIS and remote sensing.
- knowledge-based techniques.
- systems for data fusion.
Abstract Submissions:
Accepted in English or French, double spaced and no longer than 500 words.
Text should include author's name, affiliation, mailing address and telephone
number. Netmail submissions are encouraged. Full papers will be published as
a part of the proceedings. Particularly good papers will be considered for
publication in Photogrammetria, the Journal of the International Society for
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. Deadline for submissions is *February 28,
1990*.
Forward submissions to:
David M. McKeown, Jr.
Digital Mapping Laboratory
School of Computer Science
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2626
dmm@cs.cmu.edu
For additional information contact:
Chairman, Scientific Committee
Dr. David Goodenough
Canada Center for Remote Sensing
Surveys, Mapping & Remote Sensing Sector
Energy, Mines and Resources Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A0Y7
Telefax 613-952-7353
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From: <U1O@PSUVM.PSU.EDU>
Subject: call for papers: Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing
Organization: Penn State University
Date: Tuesday, 23 Jan 1990 14:08:42 EST
CALL FOR PAPERS:
Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing
SPECIAL ISSUE ON Neural Networks In Manufacturing
Guest Editor
Professor Soundar Kumara, Department of Industrial and Managament
Systems Engineering, The Pennsylvania State
University, University Park, PA 16802, U.S.A.
Professor Setsuo Ohsuga, Research Center for Advanced Science and
Technology, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Professor Yung C. Shin, Department of Industrial and Managament
Systems Engineering, The Pennsylvania State
University, University Park, PA 16802, U.S.A.
This special issue is dedicated to the enhancement of advanced
manufacturing research through the exploration of the applicability of
Artificial Neural Networks.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
* Survey and Tutorial based articles on Neural Networks and Their
Applicability to Manufacturing
* Neural Nets and Associative Memory in Engineering Design
* Knowledge Representation Via Neural Networks
* Connectionist Architecture for Manufacturing Control
* Neural Networks in Robotics
* Example Applications
Authors are encouraged to submit four copies of completed manuscripts to
Professor Soundar R. T. Kumara
Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University
207 Hammond Building
University Park, PA 16802, U.S.A
Manuscript Due Date: May 1, 1990
If any questions, feel free to contact Professor Soundar Kumara
(814)863-2359
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Date: 25 Jan 90 07:55:28 GMT
From: ck@rex.cs.tulane.edu (Cris Koutsougeras)
Subject: Call for Papers: 2nd Intern. Conf. on Tools for AI
Organization: Computer Science Dept., Tulane Univ., New Orleans, LA
CALL FOR PAPERS
2nd International Conference on
TOOLS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Washington D.C., November 6-9, 1990
Sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society
Topics
* Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge-Based Archi-
tectures
(KB Architectures; Production System Architectures; AI Ar-
chitectures)
* Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering
(KB Environments; Expert Systems; Software for AI; AI for
Software)
* Machine Learning
(Inductive; Deductive; Connectionist)
* Neural Networks
(Self-organizing; Adaptive; Autonomous; AI Networks; Neural
Architectures)
* Artificial Intelligence Applications
(Vision; Speech; Signal Processing; Robotics; VLSI; CAD)
SUBMISSIONS:
Submit four copies of panel proposals, tutorial proposals,
and full papers (5000 words) by May 15, 1990 to Prof. W. T.
Tsai, Dept. of Computer Science, 4-192 EE/CSci Building, 200
Union Street S.E., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
55455. The best papers of the conference will be considered
for publication in IEEE Transaction on Knowledge and Data
Engineering.
DEADLINES:
May 15, 1990 - submission
July 15, 1990 - Acceptances
August 25, 1990 - final papers to IEEE Computer Society
November 6-9, 1990 - TAI conference meets
Honorary Chair : C. V. Ramamoorthy
General Chair : N. G. Bourbakis
Program Chair : W. T. Tsai
Program Vice Chairs : K. DeJong, T. Ichikawa, S. Y. Kung, R.
Lauber, M. Papazoglou, P. Wang
PROGRAM COMMITTEE:
J. Barber , R. Brause , J. Bubenko , C. L. Chang , S. Chris-
todoulakis , A. Despain , H. Freeman , D. Gajski , D.
Gelernter , J. Gaudiot , J. Herath , L. Housen , J. Huges ,
M. Ibrahim , L. Kerschberg , C. Koutsougeras , Y. Kwong , J.
Latombe , K. Lautenbach , S. Lee , Y. Lee , R. Michalski ,
T. Mitchel , M. Perlin , P. Reintjes , R. Reynolds , A.
Rosenfeld , T. Tanaka , T. Tsai , E. Tzanakou , J. Urban ,
J. Yang , J. Zytkow , I. Zualkernan
Finance Chair : P. Sheu
Publications Chair : A. Dollas
Tutorials Chair : J. Y. Juang
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