Introduction to
Computer Vision
Computer vision is a field of artificial intelligence that enables
computers to "see" and interpret images and videos. It's a fascinating
and rapidly evolving field with countless applications.
by Arief Budiman
What is Computer Vision?
Computer vision aims to mimic human visual perception by extracting meaningful
information from visual data. It involves techniques for image acquisition,
processing, analysis, and understanding.
1 Image Acquisition
Capturing images from real-
world scenes using cameras or
other sensors.
2 Image Processing
Manipulating and enhancing
images to improve their quality
or extract relevant features.
3 Image Analysis
Analyzing images to understand
their content, identify objects,
and recognize patterns.
4 Image Understanding
Interpreting the meaning of
images and making decisions
based on the information
extracted.
Applications of Computer Vision
Computer vision has revolutionized numerous industries, from healthcare and transportation to manufacturing and
entertainment.
Healthcare
Medical imaging analysis, disease
detection, and surgical assistance.
Transportation
Self-driving cars, traffic monitoring,
and lane detection.
Retail
Customer analytics, inventory
management, and automated
checkout.
Fundamental Concepts in
Computer Vision
Understanding key concepts is crucial for building robust computer vision systems.
1 Image Segmentation
Dividing an image into meaningful regions based on color, texture, or
shape.
2 Feature Extraction
Identifying and representing salient features in an image, such as
edges, corners, or textures.
3 Object Recognition
Identifying and classifying objects within an image based on learned
patterns and features.
Image Acquisition and Preprocessing
The first step in computer vision is acquiring images from the real world.
Image Acquisition
Capturing images using cameras,
scanners, or other sensors.
Preprocessing
Cleaning and enhancing images to
remove noise, improve contrast, and
prepare them for further processing.
Image Enhancement
Improving the visual quality of images by
adjusting brightness, contrast, and
sharpness.
Feature Extraction and
Representation
Extracting meaningful features from images is essential for object recognition and scene
understanding.
Feature Type Description
Edges Boundaries between different regions
in an image.
Corners Points where edges intersect or
change direction.
Textures Patterns or surface properties that
provide information about an object's
material.
Shapes Geometric descriptions of objects, such
as circles, squares, or triangles.
Image Classification and
Recognition
Image classification assigns labels to images based on their content, while recognition
identifies specific objects within an image.
Image Classification
Categorizing images into predefined
classes, such as "dog," "cat," or "car."
Object Recognition
Identifying specific objects within an
image, such as recognizing individual
faces or cars.
Image Segmentation
Separating an image into different regions,
each representing a distinct object or part
of the scene.
Object Tracking
Following the movement of objects over
time, such as tracking a car in a video
sequence.
Conclusion and Future
Trends
Computer vision has already made significant strides and continues to evolve
rapidly, promising to revolutionize various aspects of our lives.
Deep Learning
Advanced neural networks are
enabling breakthroughs in image
understanding and object
recognition.
3D Vision
Computer vision is expanding into
3D space, enabling applications
in robotics, autonomous
navigation, and virtual reality.
Real-Time Processing
The ability to process images in real-time is crucial for applications like
autonomous vehicles and surveillance.

Introduction-to-Computer-Vision & AI.pptx

  • 1.
    Introduction to Computer Vision Computervision is a field of artificial intelligence that enables computers to "see" and interpret images and videos. It's a fascinating and rapidly evolving field with countless applications. by Arief Budiman
  • 2.
    What is ComputerVision? Computer vision aims to mimic human visual perception by extracting meaningful information from visual data. It involves techniques for image acquisition, processing, analysis, and understanding. 1 Image Acquisition Capturing images from real- world scenes using cameras or other sensors. 2 Image Processing Manipulating and enhancing images to improve their quality or extract relevant features. 3 Image Analysis Analyzing images to understand their content, identify objects, and recognize patterns. 4 Image Understanding Interpreting the meaning of images and making decisions based on the information extracted.
  • 3.
    Applications of ComputerVision Computer vision has revolutionized numerous industries, from healthcare and transportation to manufacturing and entertainment. Healthcare Medical imaging analysis, disease detection, and surgical assistance. Transportation Self-driving cars, traffic monitoring, and lane detection. Retail Customer analytics, inventory management, and automated checkout.
  • 4.
    Fundamental Concepts in ComputerVision Understanding key concepts is crucial for building robust computer vision systems. 1 Image Segmentation Dividing an image into meaningful regions based on color, texture, or shape. 2 Feature Extraction Identifying and representing salient features in an image, such as edges, corners, or textures. 3 Object Recognition Identifying and classifying objects within an image based on learned patterns and features.
  • 5.
    Image Acquisition andPreprocessing The first step in computer vision is acquiring images from the real world. Image Acquisition Capturing images using cameras, scanners, or other sensors. Preprocessing Cleaning and enhancing images to remove noise, improve contrast, and prepare them for further processing. Image Enhancement Improving the visual quality of images by adjusting brightness, contrast, and sharpness.
  • 6.
    Feature Extraction and Representation Extractingmeaningful features from images is essential for object recognition and scene understanding. Feature Type Description Edges Boundaries between different regions in an image. Corners Points where edges intersect or change direction. Textures Patterns or surface properties that provide information about an object's material. Shapes Geometric descriptions of objects, such as circles, squares, or triangles.
  • 7.
    Image Classification and Recognition Imageclassification assigns labels to images based on their content, while recognition identifies specific objects within an image. Image Classification Categorizing images into predefined classes, such as "dog," "cat," or "car." Object Recognition Identifying specific objects within an image, such as recognizing individual faces or cars. Image Segmentation Separating an image into different regions, each representing a distinct object or part of the scene. Object Tracking Following the movement of objects over time, such as tracking a car in a video sequence.
  • 8.
    Conclusion and Future Trends Computervision has already made significant strides and continues to evolve rapidly, promising to revolutionize various aspects of our lives. Deep Learning Advanced neural networks are enabling breakthroughs in image understanding and object recognition. 3D Vision Computer vision is expanding into 3D space, enabling applications in robotics, autonomous navigation, and virtual reality. Real-Time Processing The ability to process images in real-time is crucial for applications like autonomous vehicles and surveillance.