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Today's Topics:
Re: corner detection
Re: Info requested on corner detection
FEX and LPEG code added to Vision List SHAREWARE Archive
Re: underwater imaging
Standard Images for Benchmarking Algorithms
Positions Available
Position Available--Assistant Research Psychophysicist
Position available
Faculty position in Cognitive & Neural Systems at Boston University
CFP: NN and Vision
CFP: Special Issue on Formal Methods in 2-D Shape Analysis
CFP: 4th Portuguese Conference on Pattern Recognition
Meeting Announcement: Parallel Hardware for Signal and Image Processing
Announcement: New Book on DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING (Parallel Processing)
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Date: Sun, 3 Nov 91 13:54:35 -0700
From: thompson%whiterim@cs.utah.edu (William Thompson)
Subject: Re: corner detection
> "We need to detect corners..."
>
> "The Moravec detector is the classic..."
In addition to the several "true" corner detectors that are out there,
local extrema (max AND min) of a difference-of-Gaussians can be used.
As with the Moravec directional variance operator, this finds lots of
things in addition to corners. It does give better localization,
detectability, and repeatability than Moravec, however. It can also be
tuned for scale.
- William B. Thompson
University of Utah
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Date: 4 Nov 91 11:05:53 GMT
From: tjc@ecs.soton.ac.uk (Tim Chown)
Subject: Re: Info requested on corner detection
In digest <9111020500.AA07825@euler.ads.com> Vision-List@ADS.COM writes:
>I am a Ph.D student. In one project, we need to detect corners as
>some feature. I have tried some algorithm for corner detection.
>But none is successful.
>So, I would appreciate any suggestion, any reference book (papers),
>and any personal research experince.I will summarize if I get sufficient
>response.
>[ The Moravec detector is the classic. Others you've found useful?
The principal references I have looked at are listed below
(in BibTeX format). I have implemented (in "C") the Moravec and Harris
operators, and found the latter to be superior. I have also evolved
my own method as part of a PhD which I believe to outperform both.
Cheers,
Tim
@inproceedings{noble87,
author = "J.A.Noble",
title = "Finding Corners",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the Third Alvey Vision Conference, (Cambridg
e University, 15--17 September)",
year = "1987",
pages = "267--274",
publisher = "The University of Sheffield Printing Unit",
note = "" }
@inproceedings{brady87,
author = "M.Brady",
title = "Seeds of Perception",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the Third Alvey Vision Conference, (Cambridg
e University, 15--17 September)",
year = "1987",
pages = "259--266",
publisher = "The University of Sheffield Printing Unit",
note = "" }
@article{medioni87,
author = "Medioni,Gerard and Yasumoto,Yoshio",
title = "Corner Detection and Curve Representation Using Cubic B-Splines",
journal ="Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing"
year = "1987",
volume = "39",
pages = "267--278",
note = ""}
@article{noble88,
author = "J. Alison Noble",
title = "Finding Corners",
journal = "Image and Vision Computing",
year = "1988",
volume = "6",
number = "2",
pages = "121--128",
month = "May",
note = ""}
@inproceedings{harris88,
author = "Chris Harris and Mike Stephens",
title = "A Combined Corner and Edge Detector",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the Fourth Alvey Vision Conference (Manchest
er University, 31st August--2nd September)",
year = "1988",
pages = "147--152",
publisher = "The University of Sheffield Printing Unit",
note = "" }
@article{singh90,
author = "Ajit Singh and Michael Shneier",
title = "Grey Level Corner Detection: A Generalisation and a Robust Real
Time Implementation",
journal ="Computer Vision, Graphics and Image Processing"
year = "1990",
volume = "51",
pages = "54--69",
note = ""}
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 91 11:41:51 -0800
From: a.etemadi@ee.surrey.ac.uk
Subject: FEX and LPEG code added to Vision List SHAREWARE Archive
G'Day
This is the latest version of the S/W superceeding that announced on the
Vision-List, and Pixel in August. This software may now be obtained by
"anonymous" ftp to site ADS.com and may be found in the directory
/pub/VISION-LIST-ARCHIVE/FEX-LPEG/ .
WHAT ARE FEX AND LPEG ?
=======================
They are packages is C for use on Unix machines which do the following:
FEX -- Adaptive line-segment/circular arc detector
LPEG -- General, low-level grouper of pairs of line-segments
into the following:
Overlapping parallel,
Non-overlapping parallel,
Collinear,
V, L, T, and Lambda Junctions
Also included are:
Liste -- C library for handling linked-lists by Jean-Paul Schmidt
DisplayLPEG -- Displayer for results of LPEG under X11R4 by Jean-Paul Schmidt
RW_ChainPixels -- Pixel chainning code generously supplied by Geoff West and
Paul Rosin at Curtin in Australia. (I've messed with this
code a bit so if there are any problems with it, its my
fault).
There are no heuristics involved (feel free to add your own). The algorithms
are highly parallel and are meant for real-time vision applications (the speed
of the sequential implementation is NLogN). FEX requires no user-supplied
thresholds, and the thresholds required in LPEG are dependent on how many
pairs of segments your system can handle in a given time period. The LPEG
groupings are ranked with a "Quality" factor between 0 and 1. The larger this
factor, the closer the grouping approaches a perfect grouping. Postscript
copies of papers on FEX and LPEG are also included (FEX.ps.Z, and LPEG.ps.Z,
respectively).
The S/W is distributed as a compressed tarfile, PerceptualGroupingV1.6.tar.Z.
On uncompressing and untarring, this file will create a directory called
PerceptualGrouping which contains all the programs, installation/usage
information in a HOWTO file, and some test data. The new version includes
changes due to comments from users. The main change is the improvement to
circular arc finding in FEX. I have also fixed the following:
1. Problems in LPEG due to a bug in the cc compiler which caused
garbage results regarding some parallel/collinear groupings.
2. Removed unnecessary references to alloca.h, strings.h, and string.h.
3. Problem with incompatible pointer types in
LPEG/src/ListRoutines/CrtVAPLineList.c
4. Bug in VAPCurvesToRawImage.c
My thanks to
Brian Bell
Geoff West
Paul Rosin
Eberhard Guelch
Sanjay Bhasin
Refer to the COPYRIGHT notice for distribution/usage details. If you wish to
use this S/W for research then I would also appreciate you mentioning it in
your publications. If you use the chainning code alone, then please mention
Geoff West and Paul Rosin who supplied it. The S/W has been used on Sun4
Sparcs, Apollo Unix Workstations, and Vaxen under Unix/Ultrix with no
problems. I would appreciate it if you let me know how it fairs on porting to
other systems. If you have any problems with installation, I'd be glad to help.
regards
Ata <(|)>.
Dr. A. Etemadi, | Phone: (0483) 300-800 Ext. 2311
V.S.S.P. Group, | Fax : (0483) 300-803
Dept. of Electronic and Electrical Eng., | Email:
University of Surrey, | Janet: a.etemadi@ee.surrey.ac.uk
Guildford, | ata@c.mssl.ucl.ac.uk
Surrey GU2 5XH, | SPAN : ata@mssl
United Kingdom | ata@msslc
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Date: Mon, 4 Nov 91 19:07:53 +0100
From: toet@izf.tno.nl (Lex Toet)
Subject: Re: underwater imaging
Dear colleagues,
is there any literature on underwater imaging (specific problems,
enhancement techniques etc.)?
Lex Toet
Institute for Perception TNO
The Netherlands
e-mail: toet@izf.tno.nl
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 91 19:05:02 +1100
From: Mehdi Naghian Fesharaki <mehdi@vast.eecs.unsw.oz.au>
Subject: Standard Images for Benchmarking Algorithms
I need some PPM format pictures with which I can benchmark and compare some
image analysis algorithms I have devised.
Could someone advise me of possible sources (eg: ftp sites) of such a set of
bitmaps?
Many thanks,
Mehdi Naghian-Fesharaki
E-mail: mehdi@vast.eecs.unsw.oz.au Phone: +61 2 697-4898
Vlsi and Systems Technology (VaST) Laboratory,
School of Computer Science and Engineering,
University of New South Wales, P.O. BOX 1, Kensington, 2033. NSW, AUSTRALIA.
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Date: Mon, 4 Nov 91 03:35:57 GMT
From: martin@eola.cs.ucf.edu (Glenn Martin)
Organization: University of Central Florida, Orlando
Subject: Positions Available
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Orlando, Florida
Computer Science Department
The University of Central Florida seeks applications for two tenure
track positions in Computer Science. Both of these will be at the
level of Assistant Professor. We are interested in all strong
candidates who have demonstrated research strength in computer vision
and artificial intelligence. Within the area of Computer Vision, we
are particularly interested in those whose research includes either
computer graphics, or medical imaging. Within the area of artificial
intelligence, we are interested in those whose research includes
natural language understanding, knowledge representation, and
knowledge acquisition.
We are a young, dynamic university with a student population that is
about 22,000. The Computer Science Department is one of the
largest on campus, offering the Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. degrees.
The faculty research interests include parallel computation,
VLSI, artificial intelligence, computer vision, networking technology,
graphics and simulation, and design and analysis of algorithms.
Currently, the department has small but active research group both in
computer vision and artificial intelligence areas.
Candidates will be expected to strengthen these research groups.
The university is located in Orlando, the center of Florida's strong
software development industry. Its campus is adjacent to the Central
Florida Research Park which houses the Naval Training Systems Center,
the Army's Project Manager for Training Devices, and several
University research organizations including the institute for
Simulation and Training, and the Center for Research in Electro-Optics
and Lasers. Computer Science faculty work closely with, and receive
substantial research support from these groups and from the NASA
Kennedy Space Center which is located within 50 miles of the campus.
Central Florida affords an excellent standard of living. Orlando
ranks among the ten most livable cities in the USA and has variety of
attractions and restaurants. We have a strong public school system,
easy access to the beaches and a climate that makes it possible to
enjoy the outdoors all year long.
Applications are invited through February 15, 1992. Interested,
qualified applicants should send resumes and names of at least three
references to: Dr. Terry J. Frederick, Chair, Department of Computer
Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816-0362. TEL:
(407) 823-2341, FAX: (407) 823-5419, Email: fred@cs.ucf.edu.
An Equal Employment Opportunity (MIF) Affirmative Action Employer.
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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 91 14:35:06 PDT
From: glaser@violet.berkeley.edu (Donald A. Glaser)
Subject: Position Available--Assistant Research Psychophysicist
The following advertisement (with a different appointment time
and application deadline) appeared in the September issue of the
Journal of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. Because
the journal did not reach most people before the Sept. 15 application
deadline, we are soliciting further applications at this time. Please
send your CV as soon as possible; the new Nov. 15 deadline is firm.
Applications are invited for a full-time Assistant Research
Psychophysicist (annual salary range $41,600-52,900, depending on
qualifications) to conduct research on human visual performance and
its modelling in stereopsis, motion and texture. Responsibilities
include management of the laboratory, its people and equipment. This
involves managing computer systems under UNIX, DOS, and Apple
Multifinder, supervision of observers (human subjects), and daily
interaction with graduate and undergraduate students and their
particular projects. Candidate is expected to conduct an independent
research program, analyze the resulting data, and write papers for
publication in refereed journals. PhD and 3+ years experience in
psychophysics are required, with demonstrated ability in quantitative
analysis, computer programming, and computer system management.
Some supervisory or managerial experience is desirable. Appointment
will be from January 1, 1992, through December 31, 1992, with
possibility of extension depending on extramural funding. Send
curriculum vitae and three references by November 15, 1991, to Prof.
D. A. Glaser, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Stanley/Donner
ASU, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720. The University of
California is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Sincerely yours, Donald A. Glaser glaser@violet.berekekeley.edu
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Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1991 08:59:55 +0000
From: andys@mph.sm.ucl.ac.uk (Andrew Simmons)
Subject: Position available
Image Analysis in MRI
We are seeking a post-doctoral physical scientist with image analysis
experience to work on magnetic resonance images of multiple sclerosis
patients, in the NMR Research Group at the Institute of Neurology
(part of the University of London).
The Institute of Neurology is one of the leaders in neuroscience
research, where basic scientists and clinicians come together to
develop new techniques to study the brain. The NMR Research Group is
funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and the MRC, to research
exclusively into multiple sclerosis using NMR. There is strong
emphasis on the development of basic physical and biological
techniques to study the disease process and its response to therapy.
A General Electric 1.5 T Signa whole body scanner has recently been
installed. This will be connected to a network of seven Sun
workstations, used for data processing and image analysis.
There are twelve staff in the group including four physicists. The
physicists in our group are affiliated to the Department of Medical
Physics, University College London. There is an active NMR physics
programme, with access to three experimental imaging spectrometers.
The person appointed will be responsible for pursuing the following areas of
research:
- Image segmentation
- lesion volume measurement
- Non-uniformity correction,
- Texture analysis
- Multi-parametric display methods
- Data-base design
- Tracking lesions in space and time.
In addition he or she will have partial responsibility for managing
the network of Suns, and giving advice to members of the group on the
use of Suns and PCs. There will be opportunities to work with other
members of the Institute, including work on histological image
analysis. The person appointed should have a good background in
general computing; some knowledge of UNIX is desirable, as is
experience of C, Fortran, and the X and Sunview window systems.
The post is initially funded until 31 May 1992. However there is
every expectation that funding would continue after that, given the
record of the MS Society in supporting this Group, although it cannot
be absolutely guaranteed.
Salary: 1A scale #11,969 - #19,073 plus London weighting #2,042.
Enquiries to Dr P S Tofts (tel 071-837 3611 ext. 4301) or Dr G Barker
(ext. 4269). Applications, with c.v. and names of two referees to: Dr
P S Tofts, NMR Research Group, Institute of Neurology, Queen Square,
London WC1N 3BG by 1 November 1991
Andrew Simmons JANET : andys@uk.ac.ucl.sm.mph
Dept. of Medical Physics BITNET : andys%uk.ac.ucl.sm.mph@ukacrl.bitnet
University College London INTERNET: andys@mph.sm.ucl.ac.uk
Capper St,LONDON WC1E 6JA,UK Tel: +44 71-380-9700 Fax: +44 71-380-9577
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Date: Tue, 29 Oct 91 13:34:49 -0500
From: dlukas@PARK.BU.EDU (David Lukas)
Subject: Faculty position in Cognitive & Neural Systems at Boston University
Assistant Professor
Cognitive and Neural Systems
Boston University
Boston University seeks to hire a tenure track assistant professor
starting in Fall 1992 for its graduate Department of Cognitive and
Neural Systems. The Department offers an integrated curriculum
offering the full range of psychological, neurobiological, and
computational concepts, models, and methods in the fields
of neural networks, computational neuroscience, parallel distributed
processing, and biological information processing, in which Boston
University is a leader. Candidates should have extensive analytic
or computational research experience in modelling nonlinear neural
networks, especially in one or more of the areas: learning, speech
and language processing, adaptive pattern recognition, cognitive
information processing, and adaptive sensory-motor control. Send a
complete curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to
Stephen Grossberg, Chairman, Search Committee, Department of Cognitive
and Neural Systems, Room 240, 111 Cummington Street, Boston University,
Boston, MA 02215, no later than January 1, 1992. Boston University
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
If you have questions or require further information, please reply
to Carol Jefferson---caroly@cns.bu.edu.
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Date: Mon, 28 Oct 91 08:43:19 GMT
From: eba@computing-maths.cardiff.ac.uk (Eduardo Bayro)
Subject: CFP: NN and Vision
/*********JOURNAL OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING --- SPRINGER VERLAG **************/
SPECIAL ISSUE ON NEURAL NETWORKS
CALL FOR PAPERS
A Special Issue of the Journal of Systems Engineering (Springer- Verlag)
will be devoted to Neural Networks and their applications in systems engineering
Original contributions on theoretical and practical aspects of neural computing
are invited. Topics of interest include:
new network models and architectures; learning algorithms;
comparative studies of different networks;neural networks and fuzzy theory;
genetic algorithms for net optimisation; hybrid and connectionist expert systems
; applications (systems identification and control, pattern recognition ,
signal processing, vision, telecommunications, manufacturing, robotics etc.).
Please submit papers (3 copies) by November 1991, to the following address:
Prof. D.T. Pham (Editor)
Journal of Systems Engineering, Springer-Verlag
School of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering,
University of Wales College of Cardiff,
P.O. Box 904,
Cardiff CF1 3YH,
United Kingdom.
Tel: ++44(0)222 874429
Fax: ++44(0)222 874192
Telex: ++44(0)222 497368
Internet: PhamDT%cardiff.ac.uk@nsf.ac.uk
UUCP: ...!ukc!cardiff!PhamDT
email:PhamDT@uk.ac.cardiff
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Date: Fri, 25 Oct 91 08:06:00
From: Csirik Janos <h873csi@ella.hu>
Subject: CFP: Special Issue on Formal Methods in 2-D Shape Analysis
Special Issue on Formal Methods in 2-D Shape Analysis
Guest Editors: H. Bunke J. Csirik
University of Berne University of Szeged
Langgassstrasse 51 Arpad ter 2
CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
Phone: 41-31-65 8681 Phone: 36-62-11 184
Fax: 41-31-65 3965 Fax: 36-62-12 292
Email: bunke@iam.unibe.ch Email: h873csi@ella.uucp
CALL FOR PAPERS
A special issue of the Annals of Mathematics and Artificial
Intelligence, devoted to Formal methods in 2-D shape analysis, is
planned for 1993. Papers with significant mathematical content are
being solicited for consideration. Invited surveys and full-le ngth
versions of selected papers will be published. Topics of interest
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Coding
Data structures
Segmentation
Local and global properties of shape
Shape invariants
Morphological operators
Geometric similarity
Methods based on Hough transform
Model matching
2-D object recognition and location
Methods based on neural networks
Parallel algorithms
Deadline for submission: April 30, 1992.
Please send three copies of your paper to J. Csirik at the address given above.
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From: LUIS ALBERTO SILVA CRUZ <FCELCRUZ%CIUC2.UC.RCCN.PT@CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU>
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 91 19:00:47 GMT
Subject: CFP: 4th Portuguese Conference on Pattern Recognition
RECPAD 92
COIMBRA, PORTUGAL March 12-13,1992
4th Portuguese Conference on Pattern Recognition
CALL FOR PAPERS
The conference will include regular sections and invited
lecturers to present the state-of-the-art in selected subjects.
Submissions for regular sessions include, but are not limited
to, the following topics:
Pattern Recognition Methods;
Neural Networks;
Image Processing;
Computer Vision;
Speech Processing;
Biomedical Applications;
Geophysic Applications;
Defense and Security Applications.
DEADLINES:
Submission of Summaries: December 16,1991
Notification of Acceptance: January 17,1992
Submission of camera-ready paper: February 14,1992
Conference Secretariat:
Urbano C. Nunes
Dep. Eng. Electrotecnica Tel: +351 39 20023/34876
Largo Marques de Pombal Fax: +351 39 35672
3000 COIMBRA
PORTUGAL
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 91 18:51:29 GMT
From: ara <@aberdeen.ac.uk:ara@kelvin (Alastair Allen)>
Subject: Meeting Announcement: Parallel Hardware for Signal and Image Processing
BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY
PARALLEL PROCESSING SPECIALIST GROUP
in association with IEE
One day workshop on
PARALLEL HARDWARE FOR SIGNAL AND IMAGE PROCESSING
Wednesday 20 November 1991
International Students House
London
Parallel computing is able significantly to enhance the capabilities
for fast one- and two-dimensional signal processing. However, in order
to realise this potential, careful design of the system architecture
must be coupled with imaginative algorithmic implementations. This
meeting will bring together researchers developing novel systems which
address these problems.
Provisional programme:
10.00 Arrive and coffee
10.30 Transputer Based Adaptive Signal Processing, J J Soraghan, G W
Seng, K H Goh, R W Stewart (Scottish Transputer Centre)
11.00 A Transform Accelerator for a Transputer System, C J Dodge, P G
B Ross, P E Undrill (University of Aberdeen)
11.30 A Transputer Based Active Vision System, A Smith, P Welch
(University of Kent)
12.00 Developing Parallel Vision Modules on a Specialised
Multiprocessor Architecture, M Rygol (University of Sheffield)
12.30 Lunch
13.45 SYDAMA-2: A Heterogeneous Multiprocessor System for Real Time
Image Processing, D Stokar (ETH, Zurich)
14.15 An MSIMD Architecture for Feature Tracking, D J Kerbyson, T J
Atherton, G R Nudd (University of Warwick)
14.45 Special Purpose VLSI Chips for Multiple-Radix Arithmetic, M
Abdelguerfi, A Dunham, W Patterson (University of New Orleans)
15.15 Tea
15.45 Developments in Image Processing Hardware, P Hannington (Sension
Parallel Processing)
16.15 Short Contributions and Discussion
17.00 Close
If you have a short contribution (5 - 10 minutes) you wish to be
considered for inclusion, get in touch with the meeting organiser: Dr
A R Allen, Dept of Engineering, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB9
2UE. Email: a.allen@uk.ac.abdn. Tel: (0224) 272501. Fax: (0224)
491179.
VAT No. : 440-3490-76
BOOKING FORM/INVOICE Number:
Date:
Please reserve a place at the Workshop on Parallel Hardware for Signal
and Image Processing for the individual(s) named below.
Fees including lunch, tea, coffee and the published proceedings:
Members of PPSG and BCS/IEE* : 40 + VAT 7.00 = 47.00
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Booking will be confirmed on receipt of your remittance when joining
instructions will also be sent.
Please return this form as soon as possible to : BCS PPSG, 2
Mildenhall Close, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 3AT, UK
Telephone enquiries : Mr. A. Gupta +44 293 785544 ext 5647
Electronic mail : gupta@prl.philips.co.uk
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 91 9:48:59 GMT
From: "Dr. Zahid Hussain" (G11) <zahid@gec-rl-hrc.co.uk>
Subject: Announcement: New Book on DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING (Parallel Processing)
I hope this announcement is of interest to some of the readers in this
group (apologies for the length of the posting :-( )
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT:
DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
practical applications of parallel processing techniques
Zahid Hussain
This is a 406+xii pp book with over 150 illustrations (both images
and line drawings) and numerous algorithms has been published by
Ellis Horwood (Simon & Schuster Int. Group).
This book contains work carried out by the author for his PhD thesis
and whilst he was a Research Scientist at University of London. It covers
the areas of image processing and computer vision with special emphasis
on parallel hardware, algorithms and applications (see the Table of
content below). It has a bibliography with over 600 citations. This book
should be of interest to a wide variety of readers including researchers,
graduates and undergraduates in computer science and electrical and
electronic engineering.
This book should be available in book stores or can be ordered directly
from the publishers.
ISBN 0-13-213273-7
ISBN 0-13-213281-8 pbk
Price is #39.95 hardback (UK), #19.95 pbk (UK)
I am not sure about US prices.
For more information you can contact me or the publishers at
Ellis Horwood Ltd, Simon & Schuster International Group,
66 Wood Lane End, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4RG, England
Many thanks,
**Zahid.
Dr. Zahid Hussain
53 Blackmoor Wood, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8EL, England
======================================================================
Here is the blurb from the back of the book (any tipos are mine):
DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING:
Practical Applications of Parallel Processing Techniques
Zahid Hussain, Senior Research Scientist,
GEC-Marconi Hirst Research Centre, England
The first to attempt comprehensively to cover parallel hardware and
algorithms and the applications and the relationship between them. This
book discusses image and vision theory, parallel computer architecture,
parallel computer algorithms and languages, image processing techniques,
and computer vision techniques. A chapter is devoted to the applications
of digital image processing including biomedical, industrial and remote
sensing applications.
Parallel computer hardware and the algorithms required for image processing
and computer vision are discussed in detail. The need for parallel hardware
and algorithms in the massive parallel solutions required for image
processing are comprehensively covered and emphasis placed on the
parallelism inherent in the solution. Descriptions of real applications
of image processing and computer vision are given, and the limitations
of current techniques and programs pointed out. A very comprehensive
bibliography which covers parallel hardware, algorithms, languages,
computer vision, image processing, neural networking and optical computing
will prove an excellent point of reference.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Preface
1 Introduction
1.1 What is image processing
1.2 Image and Vision Theory
1.3 Concluding Remarks
2 Parallel Computer Architectures
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Architecture Taxonomies
2.3 SIMD Architecture
2.4 MIMD Architecture
2.5 Pipe-line Architectures
2.6 Special VLSI Architectures
2.7 Hybrid Architectures
2.8 Concluding Remarks
3 Parallel Algorithms and Languages
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Parallel Paradigm
3.3 General-Purpose Algorithms
3.4 Operations for Image Processing
3.5 Parallel Languages
3.6 Concluding Remarks
4 Low-Level Image Processing
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Image Quality
4.3 Enhancement and Filtering
4.4 Mathematical Morphology
4.5 Fast Fourier Transform
4.6 Edge Detection
5 Intermediate Level Image Processing
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Segmentation
5.3 Hough Transform
5.4 Corner Detection
5.5 Thinning Algorithms
5.6 Feature and Shape Description
5.7 Lines and Splines Fitting
5.8 Joining Points by Straight Lines
5.9 Spline Fitting in Parallel
5.10 Convex Hull
6 Computational Vision
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Camera and Image Geometry
6.3 Computational Stereo
6.4 Motion Detection and Optical Flow
6.5 Shape from X
6.6 Active Vision
6.7 Concluding Remarks
7 Applications
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Remote Sensing and Aerial Imagery
7.3 Vision Systems
7.4 Knowledge-based Systems for Vision
7.5 Industrial Inspection
7.6 Biomedical Image Processing
7.7 Cephalometric Analysis
7.8 Automated Cytogenetics
7.9 Concluding Remarks
8 Future Trends
8.1 Introduction
8.2 What Has Been the Problem with IP?
8.3 Limits of Current Computer Architecture
8.4 Direction of IP and Computer Vision
8.5 Artificial Neural Networks
8.6 Optical Computing
Bibliography
Index
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