Module 02523 (2002)

Syllabus page 2002/2003

06-02523
Image Understanding

Level 3/H

kxc
10 credits in Semester 2

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Relevant Links

hipr (HyperMedia Image Processing Reference) is a web-based resource covering many topics relevant to this module.
CVonline A growing collection of articles on the state-of-the-art methods in computer vision, written by experts in the field.
Other information. This link will be updated as the module progresses.


Outline

Visual systems; Visual processing -natural & computational solutions (image formation, image enhancement, early vision and detection of visual primitives, grouping and segmentation, surface and object formation); Image and object representation; feature extraction and description (colour, tone and texture, geometric features, shape); Object recognition; Case studies; Current research.


Aims

The aims of this module are to:

  • introduce concepts and methodologies for digital image processing, analysis and computer vision, including necessary foundations in mathematics, digital signal processing, statistics and human visual perception
  • develop skills in appropriately chosing computational tools and techniques for constructing computer systems for image processing and analysis
  • gain appreciation of current research problems in selected areas of image analysis and computer vision

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: Assessed by:
1follow textbooks and basic research articles on image analysis and computer vision Examination
2understand the relevant theoretical concepts underlying the vision algorithms from the fields of mathematics, digital signal processing and statistics Examination
3design basic image processing algorithms and systems for solving simple image analysis problems Examination

Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites

Restrictions:

None

Prerequisites:

None

Co-requisites:

None


Teaching

Teaching Methods:

Conventional lectures, 2 hrs lectures per week.
Practical exercises in image processing and analysis (not assessed) and directed reading, individual study hours.
Web-based material (hipr) for individual study.

Contact Hours:

24


Assessment

  • Supplementary (where allowed): As the sessional assessment
  • 2 hr examination (100%).

Recommended Books

TitleAuthor(s)Publisher, Date
Image Processing, Analysis and Machine VisionSonka M, Hlavac V & Boyle R1999
Visual PerceptionV Bruce, P R Green & M A Georgeson1997

Detailed Syllabus

  1. Visual systems (1 lecture)
    • Taxonomy
    • Visual systems in nature
  2. Visual processing - natural & computational solutions (10 lectures)
    • Image formation
    • Image enhancement
    • Early vision & detection of visual primitives
    • Grouping and segmentation
    • Surface and object formation: stereo vision, surface shape from shading & texture
  3. Image and object representation; feature extraction and description (3 lectures)
    • Colour, tone and texture
    • Geometric features
    • Shape
  4. Object recognition (2 lectures)
    • Computational representations
    • Models and model matching
  5. Case studies in image analysis (2 lectures)
  6. Current research - selected topics (2 lectures)

Last updated: 29 July 2001

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