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Today's Topics:
Generalized Hough Transform
Feature Extraction
DYNACLIPS (DYNAamic CLIPS Utilities)
Searching for paper
Postdoctoral Fellow ad, job description & selection criteria
PhD Scholarship
Scholarship (APRA(I)) available for PhD study.
Schedule Change for Computers in Medicine CFP
AAAI-94 Call for papers and participation
ICANN'94 Remittance
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Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1993 17:26:54 -0500
From: James Davis <jdavis@cs.ucf.edu>
Subject: Generalized Hough Transform
I am seeking an answer to a question pertaining to the generalized
Hough transform.
In the book, "Computer Vision" by Dana H. Ballard and Christopher
M. Brown, the algorithm for permitting rotation and scaling in the
generalized Hough transform (p. 131) states that one still uses the
gradient information (phi) to look up "r" and "alpha." The formulas
now read
Xc = X + r(phi)Scos[alpha(phi) + theta]
Yc = Y + r(phi)Ssin[alpha(phi) + theta].
Since the object is rotated, the corresponding gradient angle phi
changes. The above formulas use r(phi) to retrieve r. If the object
is rotated, then phi will not be the correct angle (the angle
from the corresponding edge point of the object modeled into the table).
Thus, the true r needed will never be found and the desired outcome of
this procedure should be invalid.
Would someone out there please tell me if I am falsely interpreting this
algorithm and give me the correct view of the problem.
Thanks
- Jim Davis
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Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1993 09:29:32 -0700
From: collins@cs.ualberta.ca (Collins Chien)
Organization: University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Subject: Feature Extraction
I am currently working on the feature-based image registration. As you know
from the name, I need to locate all possible features appear on the image.
Could anyone tell me if there is any ftp site or something that I could
find the software to do that? Furthermore, is there any ftp site also
contains the image registration software?
Thank you.
Collins Chien
Computer Vision & Robotics Lab
Department of Computing Science
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta,
Canada T6G 2H1
Email: collins@cs.ualberta.ca
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Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1993 15:00:21 GMT
From: cengelog@cambridge.dab.ge.com (Yilmaz Cengeloglu)
Organization: Martin Marietta, Daytona Beach, Florida
Subject: DYNACLIPS (DYNAamic CLIPS Utilities)
Hi,
I would like to thanks to all who show interest on DYNACLIPS.
I was not expecting more than 150 people would ask for a copy
within a week. Several people tried with CLIPS 5.1 did not
have problem to set it up. As I repeated many times it is NOT
well documented and it is a first version (prototype).
Most people are more interested BBA side of the DYNACLIPS.
Since I have design that tool for Dynamic Knowledge Exchange,
I have not really pay too much attention on BBA side of tool.
But it is still enough for preparing prototypes on BBA.
Most people wants to use with CLIPS Version 6.0. Some of them tried
it and could not able to use it. I will look for possibilities
to integrate with CLIPS 6.0 in the future.
I will keep all comments you would make and depending on that
I will or will not work on next next versions. Therefore, any
comment you would make is appreciated.
Again thank you for your interest and support.
Yilmaz Cengeloglu
[ Check last issue for information on DYNACLIPS.
phil... ]
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Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1993 05:01:47 GMT
From: muenkel@daedalus.tnt.uni-hannover.de (Heiko Muenkel)
Organization: Universitaet Hannover, Theoretische Nachrichtentechnik
Subject: Searching for paper
Hello,
I'm searching references on papers related to "Recognition of traffic signs",
written in english or german. Please reply by email to:
muenkel@tnt.uni-hannover.de
I will post a summary, if there is any interest.
Thanks in advance,
Heiko
Dipl.-Ing. Heiko Muenkel Universitaet Hannover
Institut fuer
Theoretische Nachrichtentechnik
und Informationsverarbeitung
muenkel@tnt.uni-hannover.de Appelstrasse 9A
fax: +49-511-762-5333 30167 Hannover
phone: +49-511-762-5323 Germany
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Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1993 13:55:55 +1100
From: Changming Sun <changs@syd.dms.csiro.au>
Subject: Postdoctoral Fellow ad, job description & selection criteria
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Image Analyst
AUD$36K - AUD$40K plus superannuation
CSIRO Division of Mathematics and Statistics
North Ryde, NSW 2113
AUSTRALIA
The Image Analysis Group is working with Australian organisations on a number of projects,
to extract quantitative information from complex digital images. They aim to provide better
understanding of production processes, or to aid people involved in time-consuming or
qualitative inspection tasks. We work in areas as diverse as microscopy, machine vision and
remote sensing.
We require an innovative scientist interested in solving practical image analysis problems and
with highly developed skills in at least one of the following areas: morphological
segmentation algorithms (software and/or hardware), graph morphology, statistical analysis of
spatial data.
You should have a PhD with a strong mathematical or statistical component. The position is
available for three years.
Further information about the position may be obtained from Mike Buckley tel (02) 325 3215
email mikeb@syd.dms.csiro.au. The duty statement and selection criteria may be obtained
from Lucinda Wells tel (02) 325 3277 fax (02) 325 3200 email lucinda@syd.dms.csiro.au.
Applications for the position should address the selection criteria, be marked \`Confidential\',
quoting reference number MS93/16, and be sent to The Human Resources Manager, CSIRO,
Division of Mathematics and Statistics, Locked Bag 17, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia by
18 January 1994.
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Image Analysis
Postdoctoral appointees should be within three years of completion of their doctorates. The
period of the fellowship will not exceed three years.
Job Description
1. Initiate and undertake applied research in image analysis, primarily in
pattern recognition in microscopic and other images, with special emphasis
in at least one of the following areas:
(i) morphological segmentation algorithms
(ii) graph morphology
(iii) the statistical analysis of spatial data.
2. Collaborate with Australian Industry in the application of image analysis methods to
practical problems.
3. Where appropriate, work on specific collaborative projects with other CSIRO Divisions.
Selection Criteria
1. PhD or equivalent
2. An interest in the application of image analysis methods to practical problems in
industry or science.
3. A record of efficient performance in the analysis of image or spatial data, as
demonstrated by successfully completed and adequately reported work.
4. Potential to initiate, plan and conduct research projects in image analysis or related
areas.
5. An understanding of problems in and techniques pertinent to image analysis.
6. Demonstrably good computing skills.
7. Ability to develop new collaborative opportunities with Industry.
8. Ability to communicate with personnel at all levels.
:Mark Berman, CSIRO Division of Mathematics and Statistics,
:Locked Bag 17, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia,
:Phone:+61 2 325 3209, Fax: +61 2 325 3200,
:Email: mark@syd.dms.csiro.au
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Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1993 04:23:01 GMT
From: robyn@cs.uwa.oz.au (Robyn Owens)
Organization: Dept. Computer Science, University of Western Australia.
Subject: PhD Scholarship
Project: Computer Vision Techniques in Lactation Studies
$14,500 per year for three years
The Departments of Computer Science and Biochemistry at
The University of Western Australia have worked together
for the past four years on a joint project studying
lactation in humans. We have developed a multiple view,
active triangulation based 3D shape measurement system,
for the automatic acquisition of surface shape data and
shape changes. The project is supported by the NH&MRC.
Enquiries to Associate Professor Robyn Owens
email: robyn@cs.uwa.edu.au
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Date: 14 Dec 1993 23:48:26 GMT
From: len@retina.mpce.mq.edu.au (Len Hamey)
Organization: School of MPCE, Macquarie University, Australia.
Subject: Scholarship (APRA(I)) available for PhD study.
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
Computing Department
Bake Inspection by Image Processing and
Artificial Neural Networks
PhD Scholarship Award
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for
an Australian Postgraduate Research Award (Industry). Arnott's
Biscuits Ltd. and Macquarie University's Computing Department
have been successful in obtaining funding for a collaborative
research venture designed to improve the understanding of image
processing and neural networks methods as they may be applied
to the problem of bake inspection in the food industry.
The project will develop image processing procedures and
simulated artificial neural networks for evaluating the bake
level of product samples based upon colour development during
baking. High quality colour imaging facilities and networked
Unix workstations are available for use in the project. The
project will support registration for a PhD by a suitably
qualified candidate. Research will be conducted at Arnott's
Research Centre and Macquarie University, both located in
Sydney.
An APRA(I) scholarship is offered for three years. Applicants
should have a first class or upper second class honours degree
in computer science or a similar degree in a related discipline
with a significant component of computer science courses and an
interest in image processing or artificial neural networks.
The award is open to Australian citizens or permanent residents
only.
For further information contact:
Dr. Leonard G. C. Hamey (Len) email: len@mpce.mq.edu.au
Lecturer in Computing phone: +61-2-805-9533
Macquarie University fax: +61-2-805-9551
NSW 2109 AUSTRALIA
Mr. Tas Westcott phone: +61-2-394-3814
Research Supervisor fax: +61-2-394-3820
Arnott's Research Centre
Arnott's Biscuits Ltd.
George St Homebush
NSW 2140 AUSTRALIA
Dr. Leonard G. C. Hamey (Len) email: len@mpce.mq.edu.au
Lecturer in Computing phone: +61-2-805-9533
Macquarie University fax: +61-2-805-9551
NSW 2109 AUSTRALIA
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Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1993 20:17:42 GMT
From: wes@relito.medeng.wfu.edu (Wesley Snyder)
Organization: The Bowman Gray School of Medicine
Subject: Schedule Change for Computers in Medicine CFP
Keywords: Computers Medicine
CBMS-94
Advance Notice and Call for Papers
Computers in Medicine--Two Conferences, one location
ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS LEFT TO SUBMIT PAPER SUMMARIES! DEC 31 IS IT!
The Seventh IEEE Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems
Friday-Saturday, June 10 - 11, 1994 with tutorials Saturday evening
and Sunday morning
and the
12th Conference for Computer Applications in Radiology
Monday-Wednesday, June 13-15, 1994 with tutorials on Sunday
CBMS Sponsors
*IEEE Computer Society *IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
*The Winston-Salem Section of the IEEE
* with local support by the Bowman Gray School of Medicine
The Symposium is intended for engineers and computer scientists in academia
and industry who are designing and developing Computer-Based Medical Systems
(CBMS). Biomedical engineers, computer scientists, medical residents,
physicians, and students who are working on medical projects that involve
computers are encouraged to submit papers describing their work.
The conference is run this year in coordination with the annual SCAR
(Society for Computer Application in Radiology) meeting, starting on Sunday,
June 13, at the Winston-Salem Civic Center, next door to the Stouffer.
CBMS attendees will therefore have the opportunity to combine two excellent
conferences in one trip.
The Program
CBMS combines technical papers, poster presentations, panel discussions,
tutorials and research laboratory tours. Papers covering the following
related areas are requested:
Device Reliability and Safety Neural Networks and Expert Systems
fault-tolerance, device testing, theory, implementations,
validation and software safety pattern recognition, applications
Image Processing and Analysis Prosthetic Devices
registration, compression, Environmental control, word processing
enhancement, restoration, devices for the hearing and vision
reconstruction, hardware impaired, standards
Signal Processing Cardiovascular Technologies
algorithms, hardware, real-time monitoring, imaging, bioimpedance
processing, monitoring, EEG measurements, micro-computing,
computer applications,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Information Systems Clinical Assessment and Risk
Evaluation
RIS, HIS, PACS, networks, databases real-time signal processing,
database systems
Submission of Papers
Contributions in the forms of papers, poster sessions, software
demonstrations, and tutorials in the areas listed above are invited.
Paper summaries should be limited to two pages (typed, double-spaced) and
should include the title, names of authors, and the address and telephone
number of the corresponding author. Send four copies of your contributions to:
(Authors west of the Mississippi and Asia) Nassrin Tavakoli, Info Enterprises,
3260 N. Colorado Street, Chandler, AZ 85225-1123. or (Authors east of the
Missippi and Europe) Paul Kizakevich, Research Triangle Institute,
POBox 12194, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
Student Paper Contest
Student papers are invited and considered for the contest. Winners of the
contest will be selected by the Student Paper Contest Committee and awards
will be announced and made the symposium. Awards will consist of a
certificate and monetary prize as follows:
First Prize: $500; Second Prize: $300; Third Prize: $150.
To be eligible, the student must be the first author of an accepted paper,
and must present the paper at CBMS `94.
Deadlines and Key Dates
Paper summaries due: December 31, 1993 Notice of acceptance:
February 1, 1994
Camera ready papers due: March 15, 1994
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Date: 15 Dec 1993 13:20:02 GMT
From: M.G.Lee@sheffield.ac.uk (M Lee)
Organization: Academic Computing Services, Sheffield University
Subject: AAAI-94 Call for papers and participation
Advance Announcement
CALL FOR PAPERS AND PARTICIPATION
AAAI-94 Workshop on the
Integration of Natural Language and Vision Processing
Twelfth National Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI-94)
Seattle, Washington, USA
2 days during July 31st-August 4th 1994
Chair:
Paul Mc Kevitt
Department of Computer Science
University of Sheffield
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
There has been a recent move towards considering the integration of
perception sources in Artificial Intelligence (AI) (see Dennett 1991
and Mc Kevitt (Guest Ed.) 1994). This workshop will focus on research
involved in the integration of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and
Vision Processing (VP).
Although there has been much progress in developing theories, models
and systems in the areas of NLP and VP there has been little progress
on integrating these two subareas of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
It is not clear why there has not already been much activity in
integrating NLP and VP. Is it because of the long-time reductionist
trend in science up until the recent emphasis on chaos theory,
non-linear systems, and emergent behaviour? Or, is it because the
people who have tended to work on NLP tend to be in other Departments,
or of a different ilk, to those who have worked on VP?
We believe it is high time to bring together NLP and VP. Already we
have advertised a call for papers for a special issue of the Journal
of AI Review to focus on the integration of NLP and VP and we have had
a tremendous response. There will be three special issues focussing
on theory and applications of NLP and VP. Also, there will be an issue
focussing on intelligent multimedia systems.
The workshop is of particular interest at this time because research
in NLP and VP have advanced to the stage that they can each benefit
from integrated approaches. Also, such integration is important as
people in NLP and VP can gain insight from each others' work.
References
Dennett, Daniel (1991)
Consciousness explained
Harmondsworth: Penguin
Mc Kevitt, Paul (1994) (Guest Editor)
Integration of Natural Language and Vision Processing
Special Volume (Issues 1,2,3) of AI Review Journal
Dordrecht: Kluwer (forthcoming)
WORKSHOP TOPICS:
The workshop will focus on three themes:
* Theoretical issues on integrated NLP and VP
* Systems exhibiting integrated NLP and VP
* Intelligent multimedia involving NLP and VP
The following issues will be focussed upon during the workshop:
* Common representations for NLP and VP
* How does NLP help VP and vice-versa?
* What does integration buy us?
* Symbolic versus connectionist models
* Varieties of communication between NLP and VP processors
* Designs for integrating NLP + VP
* Tools for integrating NLP + VP
* Possible applications of integration
WORKSHOP FORMAT:
Our intention is to have as much discussion as possible during the
workshop and to stress panel sessions and discussion rather than
having formal paper presentations. We will also organize a number of
presentations on Site Descriptions of ongoing work on NLP + VP. There
may be a number of invited speakers.
Day 1: Theory and
modelling for integrated NLP and VP.
Day 2: Systems
for integrated NLP/VP, and intelligent multimedia.
ATTENDANCE:
We hope to have an attendance between 25-50 people at the workshop.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Papers of not more than 8 pages should be submitted by electronic mail
to Paul Mc Kevitt at p.mckevitt@dcs.shef.ac.uk. Preferred format is
two columns with 3/4 " margins all round. Papers must be printed to 8
1/2" x 11" size. Double sided printing is encouraged. If you cannot
submit your paper by e-mail please submit three copies by snail mail.
*******Submission Deadline: March 18th 1994
*******Notification Date: April 8th 1994
*******Camera ready Copy: April 29th 1994
PUBLICATION:
Workshop notes/preprints will be published by AAAI. If there is
sufficient interest we will publish a book on the workshop with AAAI
Press.
WORKSHOP CHAIR:
Paul Mc Kevitt
Department of Computer Science
Regent Court
University of Sheffield
211 Portobello Street
GB- S1 4DP, Sheffield
England, UK, EC.
e-mail: p.mckevitt@dcs.shef.ac.uk
fax: +44 742 780972
phone: +44 742 825572 (office)
825590 (secretary)
WORKSHOP COMMITTEE:
Prof. Jerry Feldman (ICSI, Berkeley, USA)
Prof. John Frisby (Sheffield, UK)
Dr. Eduard Hovy (USC ISI, Los Angeles, USA)
Dr. Mark Maybury (MITRE, Cambridge, USA)
Dr. Ryuichi Oka (RWC, Tsukuba, Japan)
Dr. Terry Reiger (ICSI, Berkeley, USA)
Prof. Roger Schank (ILS, Illinois, USA)
Dr. Oliviero Stock (IRST, Italy)
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wahlster (DFKI, Germany)
Prof. Yorick Wilks (Sheffield, UK)
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Date: Tue, 14 DEC 93 20:46 GMT
From: IIASS@salerno.infn.it
Subject: ICANN'94 Remittance
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To ICANN'94 mailing list.
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the deadline to send proof of effected payment of registration
fee for ICANN'94 is
FEBRUARY 15, 1994
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Furthermore the account number is not necessary to do the Remittance.
Please, show your bank the following:
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