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Computer Vision in Smart Agriculture and Crop Management
by Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj Balamurugan Balusamy Prithi Samuel Malathy Sathyamoorthy Ali Kashif BashirThis book is essential for anyone interested in understanding how smart agriculture, utilizing information and technology such as computer vision and deep learning, can revolutionize agriculture productivity, resolve ongoing concerns, and enhance economic and general effectiveness in farming. The need for a reliable food supply has driven the development of smart agriculture, which leverages technology to assist farmers, especially in remote areas. A key component is computer vision (CV) technology, which, combined with deep learning, can manage agricultural productivity and enhance automation systems for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Automation in agriculture ensures benefits like reduced costs, high performance, and accuracy. Aerial imaging and high-throughput research enable effective crop monitoring and management. Computer vision and AI models aid in detecting plant health, impurities, and pests, supporting sustainable farming. This book explores using CV and AI to develop smart agriculture through deep learning, data mining, and intelligent applications.
Computer Vision & Laser Vibrometry, Vol. 6: Proceedings of the 42nd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2024 (Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series)
by Javad Baqersad Dario Di Maio Dan RoheComputer Vision & Laser Vibrometry, Volume 6: Proceedings of the 42nd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2024, the sixth volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Computer Vision, Laser Vibrometry and Structural Health Monitoring, including papers on: Novel Techniques Optical Methods, Scanning LDV Methods Photogrammetry & DIC Structural Health Monitoring
Computer Vision & Laser Vibrometry, Volume 6: Proceedings of the 41st IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2023 (Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series)
by Javad Baqersad Dario Di MaioComputer Vision & Laser Vibrometry, Volume 6: Proceedings of the 41st IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2023, the sixth volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Computer Vision, Laser Vibrometry and Structural Health Monitoring, including papers on:Novel TechniquesOptical Methods,Scanning LDV MethodsPhotogrammetry & DICStructural Health Monitoring
Computer Vision Systems: 12th International Conference, ICVS 2019, Thessaloniki, Greece, September 23–25, 2019, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #11754)
by Markus Vincze Dimitrios Tzovaras Dimitrios Giakoumis Antonis ArgyrosThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Computer Vision Systems, ICVS 2019, held in Thessaloniki, Greece, in September 2019.The 72 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 114 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections; hardware accelerated and real time vision systems; robotic vision; vision systems applications; high-level and learning vision systems; cognitive vision systems; movement analytics and gesture recognition for human-machine collaboration in industry; cognitive and computer vision assisted systems for energy awareness and behavior analysis; and vision-enabled UAV and counter UAV technologies for surveillance and security of critical infrastructures.
Computer Vision Using Local Binary Patterns: Computer Vision Using Local Binary Patterns (Computational Imaging and Vision #40)
by Guoying Zhao Matti Pietikäinen Timo Ahonen Abdenour HadidThe recent emergence of Local Binary Patterns (LBP) has led to significant progress in applying texture methods to various computer vision problems and applications. The focus of this research has broadened from 2D textures to 3D textures and spatiotemporal (dynamic) textures. Also, where texture was once utilized for applications such as remote sensing, industrial inspection and biomedical image analysis, the introduction of LBP-based approaches have provided outstanding results in problems relating to face and activity analysis, with future scope for face and facial expression recognition, biometrics, visual surveillance and video analysis. Computer Vision Using Local Binary Patterns provides a detailed description of the LBP methods and their variants both in spatial and spatiotemporal domains. This comprehensive reference also provides an excellent overview as to how texture methods can be utilized for solving different kinds of computer vision and image analysis problems. Source codes of the basic LBP algorithms, demonstrations, some databases and a comprehensive LBP bibliography can be found from an accompanying web site. Topics include: local binary patterns and their variants in spatial and spatiotemporal domains, texture classification and segmentation, description of interest regions, applications in image retrieval and 3D recognition - Recognition and segmentation of dynamic textures, background subtraction, recognition of actions, face analysis using still images and image sequences, visual speech recognition and LBP in various applications. Written by pioneers of LBP, this book is an essential resource for researchers, professional engineers and graduate students in computer vision, image analysis and pattern recognition. The book will also be of interest to all those who work with specific applications of machine vision.
Computergestützte Archivierung von Tonträgern
by Rolf BaderDie Zukunft der Musikarchivierung und der Suchmaschinen liegt im Deep Learning und in Big Data. Algorithmen zum Abrufen von Musikinformationen analysieren automatisch musikalische Merkmale wie Klangfarbe, Melodie, Rhythmus oder musikalische Form, und künstliche Intelligenz sortiert und verknüpft diese Merkmale dann. Auf dem ersten International Symposium on Computational Ethnomusicological Archiving, das vom 9. bis 11. November 2017 am Institut für Systematische Musikwissenschaft in Hamburg stattfand, wurde ein neuer Standard für Computational Phonogram Archiving als interdisziplinärer Ansatz diskutiert. Ethnomusikologen, Musik- und Computerwissenschaftler, Systematische Musikwissenschaftler sowie Musikarchivare, Komponisten und Musiker stellten Werkzeuge, Methoden und Plattformen vor und tauschten Erfahrungen aus der Feldforschung und Archivierung in den Bereichen musikalische Akustik, Informatik, Musiktheorie sowie Musikspeicherung, -wiedergabe und Metadaten aus. Der Standard Computational Phonogram Archiving ist auch auf dem Musikmarkt als Suchmaschine für Musikkonsumenten sehr gefragt. Dieses Buch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über das Gebiet, geschrieben von führenden Forschern aus aller Welt.
Computergestützte Audio- und Videotechnik: Multimediatechnik in der Anwendung
by Dieter StotzDiese Einführung in die moderne Audio- und Videotechnik ermöglicht Lesern mit technischem Grundverständnis einen leichten Einstieg - auch in komplexe Zusammenhänge. Der Autor vermittelt detailliertes Wissen, praxisnah und verständlich aufbereitet: von den Grundlagen der Ton- und Videotechnik über Abtastung und Digitalisierung, räumliches Hören, Datenkompression, MIDI-Standard und -Signale, digitale Audiomesstechnik bis zu hochauflösender Videotechnik, Genlock, Chromakeying, Schnittsystemen und Animation. Mit vielen Graphiken und Abbildungen.
Computergestützte Audio- und Videotechnik: Multimediatechnik in der Anwendung
by Dieter StotzDiese Einführung in die moderne Audio- und Videotechnik ermöglicht Lesern mit technischem Grundverständnis einen leichten Einstieg – auch in komplexe Zusammenhänge. Der Autor vermittelt detailliertes Wissen, praxisnah und verständlich aufbereitet: von den Grundlagen der Ton- und Videotechnik über Abtastung und Digitalisierung, räumliches Hören, Datenkompression, MIDI-Standard und -Signale, digitale Audiomesstechnik bis zu hochauflösender Videotechnik, Genlock, Chromakeying, Schnittsystemen und Animation. Mit vielen Graphiken und Abbildungen.
Computergrafik für Ingenieure: Eine anwendungsorientierte Einführung
by Hans-Günter SchieleZugeschnitten auf die Bedürfnisse von Ingenieuren, vermittelt der Autor in zwölf Kapiteln die Grundlagen der dreidimensionalen Computergrafik. Alle gängigen Projektionsarten, das Farbmanagement sowie diverse Verfahren zur Visualisierung werden behandelt. Die Kapitel bieten viele durchgerechnete Beispiele, inklusive der Ergebnisdarstellung. Die erforderlichen Mathematik-Kenntnisse gehen über Grundlagen der Matrizen-Rechnung und der Analytischen Geometrie nicht hinaus und sind in einem separaten Kapitel zusammengefasst.
Computerization: In The Water and Wastewater Fields
by Eugene A GlyssonThis book includes information regarding, utility rate studies, Water and sewer network analysis and mapping and design. Microcomputer are finding an increasing role in the operation of water and wastewater plants. Their typical initial uses are in word processing, report writing, correspondence, inventory control and general book keeping functions.
Computerized Control Systems in the Food Industry
by MittalCovers the fundamentals and the latest advances in computerized automation and process control, control algorithms, and specific applications essential food manufacturing processes and unit operations. This text highlights the use of efficient process control to convert from batch to continuous operation and enhance plant sanitation. It compares both established and innovative control schemes.
Computerized Management of Multiple Small Projects: Planning, Task and Resource Scheduling, Estimating, Design Optimization, and Project Control (Cost Engineering Ser. #17)
by RichardE. Westney""This well-organized reference presents complete and explicit instructions on exactly what to do to manage multiple small projects -- using limited resources -- in any industry. The hands-on methods -- derived from proven successes in every type of business -- specifically address the needs of the nonspecialist project manager, and are highly effective for professionals who coordinate multiple projects of any kind.
Computerized Project Control
by F. DriganiHighlights advantages, disadvantages, and future trends of computerization to project control activity. Stresses identification of when computerization is needed and explores how to convert. Covers fundamentals of project control theory, software technology, and labor and cost analysis. Includes glo
Computerized Systems for Diagnosis and Treatment of COVID-19
by Joao Alexandre Lobo Marques Simon James FongThis book describes the application of signal and image processing technologies, artificial intelligence, and machine learning techniques to support Covid-19 diagnosis and treatment. The book focuses on two main applications: critical diagnosis requiring high precision and speed, and treatment of symptoms, including those affecting the cardiovascular and neurological systems.The areas discussed in this book range from signal processing, time series analysis, and image segmentation to detection and classification. Technical approaches include deep learning, transfer learning, transformers, AutoML, and other machine learning techniques that can be considered not only for Covid-19 issues but also for different medical applications, with slight adjustments to the problem under study.The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the entire world and changed how societies and individuals interact. Due to the high infection and mortality rates, and the multiple consequences of the virus infection in the human body, the challenges were vast and enormous. These necessitated the integration of different disciplines to address the problems. As a global response, researchers across academia and industry made several developments to provide computational solutions to support epidemiologic, managerial, and health/medical decisions. To that end, this book provides state-of-the-art information on the most advanced solutions.
Computers (21st Century Skills Library: Global Products)
by Kevin CunninghamFind out how and where computers are manufactured and the journey they take before they end up in homes, schools and offices.
Computers and Devices for Communication: Proceedings of CODEC 2019 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #147)
by Nikhil Ranjan Das Santu SarkarThis book gathers selected research papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Computers and Devices for Communication (CODEC 2019), held at the Department of Radio Physics and Electronic, University of Calcutta, India, on 19 – 20 December 2019. It includes recent research in the field of nanomaterials, devices and circuits; microwave and light wave technology; communication and space science; and computer applications and control.
Computers and Society: Computing for Good (Chapman And Hall/crc Textbooks In Computing Ser.)
by Lisa C. KaczmarczykSince computer scientists make decisions every day that have societal context and influence, an understanding of society and computing together should be integrated into computer science education. Showing students what they can do with their computing degree, Computers and Society: Computing for Good uses concrete examples and case studies to high
Computers and the Teaching of Writing in American Higher Education, 1979-1994: A History (New Directions in Computers and Composition Studies)
by Paul LeBlanc Cynthia L. Selfe Gail E. Hawisher Charles MoranThis book is a history composed of histories. From the authors' perspectives, change in technology drives changes in the ways we live and work, and we, agents to a degree in control of our own lives, use technology to achieve our human purposes.
Computers and Writing: The Cyborg Era
by James A. InmanIn this book, James A. Inman explores the landscape of the contemporary computers and writing community. Its six chapters engage critical issues, including redefining the community's generally accepted history, connecting its contemporary innovators with its long-standing spirit of innovation, advocating for increased access and diversity, and more. Between chapters, readers will find "Community Voices" sections, which provide a snapshot of the contemporary computers and writing community and introduce, in a non-hierarchical form, more than 100 of its members from around the world, in their own voices. Computers and Writing: The Cyborg Era features a simultaneous emphasis on individuals, communities, and contexts they share; a creative rethinking of the character and values of the computers and writing community; a holistic exploration of meaning-making; and an activist approach to pedagogy. It is a must-read book for anyone interested in rhetoric, technology, and pedagogy, including faculty, graduate students, and colleagues in professions outside the academy.
Computers As Assistants: A New Generation of Support Systems (Computers, Cognition, And Work Ser.)
by Peter HoschkaComputer systems based on the notion of the computer as assistant have recently become the focus of intense interest. The expanding role of the computer in everyday life and the growing number of untrained users make it necessary to think about new ways of dividing labor between humans and machines. Future systems must take on more tasks and perform them more competently and autonomously than existing systems. If they are to be adequately flexible and responsive to complexity, they cannot automate their performance completely. The aim of designers should be to create computer systems with capabilities similar to those of good assistants in the real world. Effective assistance has many characteristics. An assistant is expected to be competent in some domains of expertise, to know the limits of his/her knowledge, to be able to process inexact instructions from clients, to adjust to and learn from them, to explain his/her behavior and suggestions, and to support clients in communication and cooperation with other people. This book believes that such capabilities can be built into computer systems. To that end, the chapter contributors discuss the concepts and methods--particularly from the fields of artificial intelligence and computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW)--that they have drawn from to develop successful system prototypes. They present several of these prototypes including assistants for graphics design, knowledge discovery in data bases, coordination support, organizational memory, user interface design, and knowledge base construction. As such, this volume helps map out the future for all those involved in computer systems design.
Computers As Cognitive Tools: Volume II No More Walls (Technology And Education Ser.)
by Susanne P. LajoieSince the publication of the first edition of Computers as Cognitive Tools in 1993, rapid changes have taken place in the uses of technology for educational purposes and in the theories underlying such uses. Changes in perspectives on thinking and learning are guiding the instructional design of computer-based learning environments. Computers as Cognitive Tools, Volume II: No More Walls provides examples of state-of-the-art technology-based research in the field of education and training. These examples are theory-driven and reflect the learning paradigms that are currently in use in cognitive science. The learning theories, which consider the nature of individual learning, as well as how knowledge is constructed in social situations, include information processing, constructivism, and situativity. Contributors to this volume demonstrate some variability in their choice of guiding learning paradigms. This allows readers the opportunity to examine how such paradigms are operationalized and validated. An array of instructional and assessment approaches are described, along with new techniques for automating the design and assessment process. New considerations are offered as possibilities for examining learning in distributed situations. A multitude of subject matter areas are covered, including scientific reasoning and inquiry in biology, physics, medicine, electricity, teacher education, programming, and hypermedia composition in the social sciences and ecology. This volume reconsiders the initial "camp" analogy posited in 1993 edition of Computers as Cognitive Tools, and presents a mechanism for breaking camp to find new summits.
Computers As Cognitive Tools: Volume Ii, No More Walls (Technology and Education Series)
by Susanne P. Lajoie Sharon J. DerryHighlighting and illustrating several important and interesting theoretical trends that have emerged in the continuing development of instructional technology, this book's organizational framework is based on the notion of two opposing camps. One evolves out of the intelligent tutoring movement, which employs artificial-intelligence technologies in the service of student modeling and precision diagnosis, and the other emerges from a constructivist/developmental perspective that promotes exploration and social interaction, but tends to reject the methods and goals of the student modelers. While the notion of opposing camps tends to create an artificial rift between groups of researchers, it represents a conceptual distinction that is inherently more interesting and informative than the relatively meaningless divide often drawn between "intelligent" and "unintelligent" instructional systems. An evident trend is that researchers in both "camps" view their computer learning environments as "cognitive tools" that can enhance learning, performance, and understanding. Cognitive tools are objects provided by the instructional environment that allow students to incorporate new auxiliary methods or symbols into their social problem solving which otherwise would be unavailable. A final section of the book represents researchers who are assimilating and accommodating the wisdom and creativity of their neighbors from both camps, perhaps forming the look of technology for the future. When the idea of model tracing in a computer-based environment is combined with appreciation for creative mind-extension cognitive tools and for how a community of learners can facilitate learning, a camp is created where AI technologists and social constructivist learning theorists can feel equally at home.
Computers, Curriculum, and Cultural Change: An Introduction for Teachers
by Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr. Arlene Brett Gary N. McCloskeyComputers, Curriculum, and Cultural Change: An Introduction for Teachers, Second Edition is a comprehensive introduction to using computers in educational settings. What distinguishes this text from others on the topic is its focus on: *the issue of how computers are redefining our culture and society and the work of schools; *the idea of using the computer as a tool for increasing efficiency and productivity in curriculum; and *the concept of the computer as a tool not only for efficiency, but actually as a means of enhancing intelligence. This text provides students with an introduction to basic computer skills and experience, enhanced by helpful pedagogical aids, including case studies and highlighted features, such as Portfolio Development, Reflective Practice, Computing Timelines, Filmographies, bibliographical sources, and a text-linked glossary of key computer terms. New in the Second Edition: In addition to being thoroughly updated, a new section has been added to Chapter 1, "Creating an Electronic Portfolio," with activities linked to the standards for educational computing established by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Electronic portfolio activities at the end of each chapter give students the hands-on practical skills they need and, at the same time, cover the necessary theoretical and conceptual material for an introductory educational computing course.
Computers For Seniors For Dummies
by Faithe WempenBecome a tech-savvy computer user, the beginner-friendly way Computers For Seniors For Dummies gives you the confidence you need to connect with friends and explore the internet all from the comfort of your couch. This step-by-step guide walks you through the basics of buying and setting up a computer, working with Windows or Mac, and getting online. With large print and clear figures, you'll learn essential tasks like emailing, browsing the internet, creating and viewing digital photos, and staying safe from hackers and viruses. In no time you'll be shopping online and video calling family from across the country. Get advice on purchasing a reliable, budget-friendly computer, along with accessories like printers Create formatted documents and spreadsheets and share them with others Organize and share family photos Watch movies and listen to music online Stay safe online, with tips to avoid hackers, scammers, and identity theft Shop online for everything from groceries to life insurance Those older and wiser who need help getting started with computers will love this no-nonsense For Seniors For Dummies guide.
Computers Helping People with Special Needs: 17th International Conference, ICCHP 2020, Lecco, Italy, September 9–11, 2020, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12376)
by Roberto Manduchi Klaus Miesenberger Mario Covarrubias Rodriguez Petr PeňázThe two-volume set LNCS 12376 and 12377 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2020, held in Lecco, Italy, in September 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 104 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 206 submissions. Included also are 13 introductions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: user centred design and user participation in inclusive R&D; artificial intelligence, accessible and assistive technologies; XR accessibility – learning from the past, addressing real user needs and the technical architecture for inclusive immersive environments; serious and fun games; large-scale web accessibility observatories; accessible and inclusive digital publishing; AT and accessibility for blind and low vision users; Art Karshmer lectures in access to mathematics, science and engineering; tactile graphics and models for blind people and recognition of shapes by touch; and environmental sensing technologies for visual impairment Part II: accessibility of non-verbal communication: making spatial information accessible to people with disabilities; cognitive disabilities and accessibility – pushing the boundaries of inclusion using digital technologies and accessible eLearning environments; ICT to support inclusive education – universal learning design (ULD); hearing systems and accessories for people with hearing loss; mobile health and mobile rehabilitation for people with disabilities: current state, challenges and opportunities; innovation and implementation in the area of independent mobility through digital technologies; how to improve interaction with a text input system; human movement analysis for the design and evaluation of interactive systems and assistive devices; and service and care provision in assistive environments10 chapters are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.