Handbook Of Pattern Recognition And Computer Vision (4th Edition) / Edition 4

by Chi Hau Chen

Overview

Both pattern recognition and computer vision have experienced rapid progress in the last twenty-five years. This book provides the latest advances on pattern recognition and computer vision along with their many applications. It features articles written by renowned leaders in the field while topics are presented in readable form to a wide range of readers. The book is divided into five parts: basic methods in pattern recognition, basic methods in computer vision and image processing, recognition applications, life science and human identification, and systems and technology. There are eight new chapters on the latest developments in life sciences using pattern recognition as well as two new chapters on pattern recognition in remote sensing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789814273381
Publisher:	World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/12/2009
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	796
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 9.80(h) x 1.50(d)

Editorial Reviews

Presents the latest research findings in theory, techniques, algorithms, and major applications of pattern recognition and computer vision, as well as new hardware and architecture aspects. Contains sections on basic methods in pattern recognition and computer vision, nine recognition applications, inspection and robotic applications, and architectures and technology. Some areas discussed include cluster analysis, 3D vision of dynamic objects, speech recognition, computer vision in food handling, and video content analysis and retrieval. This second edition is extensively revised to describe progress in the field since 1993. Chen is affiliated with the electrical and computer engineering department at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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