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Artificial Intelligence for Multimedia Information Processing

Tools and Applications

Edited by Xavier Savarimuthu, Sivakannan Subramani, Alex Noel Joseph Raj ...

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), widespread mobile devices, internet technologies, multimedia data sources, and information processing have led to the emergence of multimedia processing. Multimedia processing is the application of signal processing tools to multimedia data—text, audio, images, and video—to allow the interpretation of these data, particularly in urban and smart city ... Read more

$247.34 CAD

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), widespread mobile devices, internet technologies, multimedia data sources, and information processing have led to the emergence of multimedia processing. Multimedia processing is the application of signal processing tools to multimedia data—text, audio, images, and video—to allow the interpretation of these data, particularly in urban and smart city
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Fundamentals of Operating System

by Asst. Prof. Juned Shaikh ...

A Textbook of Fundamentals of Operating System serves as a comprehensive guide designed to provide students with a structured and clear understanding of core computing architecture. By mapping out the essential pillars of operating system functionality, the text offers a foundational resource that bridges theoretical concepts with practical application for learners at the undergraduate and ... Read more

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A Textbook of Fundamentals of Operating System serves as a comprehensive guide designed to provide students with a structured and clear understanding of core computing architecture. By mapping out the essential pillars of operating system functionality, the text offers a foundational resource that bridges theoretical concepts with practical application for learners at the undergraduate and
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Computer Vision

From Surfaces to 3D Objects

Edited by Christopher W. Tyler ...

Computer Vision is the first book to take a full approach to the challenging issue of veridical 3D object representation. It introduces mathematical and conceptual advances that offer an unprecedented framework for analyzing the complex scene structure of the world. Leading theorists cover full 3D scene reconstruction, instead of the simplistic 2D planar algorithms employed in the past. They ... Read more

$126.41 CAD

Computer Vision is the first book to take a full approach to the challenging issue of veridical 3D object representation. It introduces mathematical and conceptual advances that offer an unprecedented framework for analyzing the complex scene structure of the world. Leading theorists cover full 3D scene reconstruction, instead of the simplistic 2D planar algorithms employed in the past. They
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The Cambridge Handbook of Cognitive Linguistics

Edited by Barbara Dancygier ...

Series series Cambridge Handbooks in Language and Linguistics
The best survey of cognitive linguistics available, this Handbook provides a thorough explanation of its rich methodology, key results, and interdisciplinary context. With in-depth coverage of the research questions, basic concepts, and various theoretical approaches, the Handbook addresses newly emerging subfields and shows their contribution to the discipline. The Handbook introduces fields of ... Read more

$62.39 CAD

The best survey of cognitive linguistics available, this Handbook provides a thorough explanation of its rich methodology, key results, and interdisciplinary context. With in-depth coverage of the research questions, basic concepts, and various theoretical approaches, the Handbook addresses newly emerging subfields and shows their contribution to the discipline. The Handbook introduces fields of
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Digital Imaging for Cultural Heritage Preservation

Analysis, Restoration, and Reconstruction of Ancient Artworks

Edited by Filippo Stanco, Sebastiano Battiato, Giovanni Gallo ...

Series series Digital Imaging and Computer Vision
This edition presents the most prominent topics and applications of digital image processing, analysis, and computer graphics in the field of cultural heritage preservation. The text assumes prior knowledge of digital image processing and computer graphics fundamentals. Each chapter contains a table of contents, illustrations, and figures that elucidate the presented concepts in detail, as well as ... Read more

$166.26 CAD

This edition presents the most prominent topics and applications of digital image processing, analysis, and computer graphics in the field of cultural heritage preservation. The text assumes prior knowledge of digital image processing and computer graphics fundamentals. Each chapter contains a table of contents, illustrations, and figures that elucidate the presented concepts in detail, as well as
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Compressive Sensing of Earth Observations

Edited by C.H. Chen ...

Series series Signal and Image Processing of Earth Observations
Future remote sensing systems will make extensive use of Compressive Sensing (CS) as it becomes more integrated into the system design with increased high resolution sensor developments and the rising earth observation data generated each year. Written by leading experts in the field Compressive Sensing of Earth Observations provides a comprehensive and balanced coverage of the theory and ... Read more

$136.03 CAD

Future remote sensing systems will make extensive use of Compressive Sensing (CS) as it becomes more integrated into the system design with increased high resolution sensor developments and the rising earth observation data generated each year. Written by leading experts in the field Compressive Sensing of Earth Observations provides a comprehensive and balanced coverage of the theory and
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Spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing

Techniques and Applications

Edited by Shashi Kumar, Paul Siqueira, Himanshu Govil, Shefali Agrawal ...

This book provides basic and advanced concepts of synthetic aperture radar (SAR), PolSAR, InSAR, PolInSAR, and all necessary information about various applications and analysis of data of multiple sensors. It includes information on SAR remote sensing, data processing, and separate applications of SAR technology, compiled in one place. It will help readers to use active microwave imaging sensor ... Read more

$126.41 CAD

This book provides basic and advanced concepts of synthetic aperture radar (SAR), PolSAR, InSAR, PolInSAR, and all necessary information about various applications and analysis of data of multiple sensors. It includes information on SAR remote sensing, data processing, and separate applications of SAR technology, compiled in one place. It will help readers to use active microwave imaging sensor
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Circuits, Signals, and Speech and Image Processing

by Richard C. Dorf ...

Series series The Electrical Engineering Handbook
In two editions spanning more than a decade, The Electrical Engineering Handbook stands as the definitive reference to the multidisciplinary field of electrical engineering. Our knowledge continues to grow, and so does the Handbook. For the third edition, it has expanded into a set of six books carefully focused on a specialized area or field of study. Each book represents a concise yet definitive ... Read more

$322.92 CAD

In two editions spanning more than a decade, The Electrical Engineering Handbook stands as the definitive reference to the multidisciplinary field of electrical engineering. Our knowledge continues to grow, and so does the Handbook. For the third edition, it has expanded into a set of six books carefully focused on a specialized area or field of study. Each book represents a concise yet definitive
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Digital Farming

Case Studies and Applications of IoT and AI in Agricultural Industry

Edited by T. Chandrakumar, Bhisham Sharma, Subrata Chowdhury, Khaled Rabie ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Internet of Things
This book explores IoT-based ecosystems and AI-driven automation in agriculture to provide solutions for intelligent farming systems and precision agriculture techniques. It provides a comprehensive view of emerging technologies’ integration and the resultant impact on the farming ecosystem. Real-world case studies and examples of IoT and AI applications in agriculture are included to show how IoT ... Read more

$300.99 CAD

This book explores IoT-based ecosystems and AI-driven automation in agriculture to provide solutions for intelligent farming systems and precision agriculture techniques. It provides a comprehensive view of emerging technologies’ integration and the resultant impact on the farming ecosystem. Real-world case studies and examples of IoT and AI applications in agriculture are included to show how IoT
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Data Visualization

Principles and Practice, Second Edition

by Alexandru C. Telea ...

Designing a complete visualization system involves many subtle decisions. When designing a complex, real-world visualization system, such decisions involve many types of constraints, such as performance, platform (in)dependence, available programming languages and styles, user-interface toolkits, input/output data format constraints, integration wi ... Read more

$174.51 CAD

Designing a complete visualization system involves many subtle decisions. When designing a complex, real-world visualization system, such decisions involve many types of constraints, such as performance, platform (in)dependence, available programming languages and styles, user-interface toolkits, input/output data format constraints, integration wi
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Algebraic Geometry and Statistical Learning Theory

by Sumio Watanabe ...

Series Book 25 - Cambridge Monographs on Applied and Computational Mathematics
Sure to be influential, this book lays the foundations for the use of algebraic geometry in statistical learning theory. Many widely used statistical models and learning machines applied to information science have a parameter space that is singular: mixture models, neural networks, HMMs, Bayesian networks, and stochastic context-free grammars are major examples. Algebraic geometry and singularity ... Read more

$102.39 CAD

Sure to be influential, this book lays the foundations for the use of algebraic geometry in statistical learning theory. Many widely used statistical models and learning machines applied to information science have a parameter space that is singular: mixture models, neural networks, HMMs, Bayesian networks, and stochastic context-free grammars are major examples. Algebraic geometry and singularity
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Biomedical Image Analysis

Statistical and Variational Methods

by Aly A. Farag ...

Ideal for classroom use and self-study, this book explains the implementation of the most effective modern methods in image analysis, covering segmentation, registration and visualisation, and focusing on the key theories, algorithms and applications that have emerged from recent progress in computer vision, imaging and computational biomedical science. Structured around five core building blocks ... Read more

$108.79 CAD

Ideal for classroom use and self-study, this book explains the implementation of the most effective modern methods in image analysis, covering segmentation, registration and visualisation, and focusing on the key theories, algorithms and applications that have emerged from recent progress in computer vision, imaging and computational biomedical science. Structured around five core building blocks
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NFT Ultimate User Guide - How to Buy, Sell, and Mint Non-Fungible Tokens

by Maximus Wilson ...

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have exploded in popularity over the past year, with sales reaching record highs and mainstream adoption on the rise. While some critics dismiss NFTs as a passing fad, others see them as the future of digital ownership and a revolutionary new asset class. In this guide, we will explore the future of NFTs and what lies ahead for this exciting new technology. One of the ... Read more

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Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have exploded in popularity over the past year, with sales reaching record highs and mainstream adoption on the rise. While some critics dismiss NFTs as a passing fad, others see them as the future of digital ownership and a revolutionary new asset class. In this guide, we will explore the future of NFTs and what lies ahead for this exciting new technology. One of the
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Advancement of Optical Methods & Digital Image Correlation in Experimental Mechanics, Volume 2

Proceedings of the 2025 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics

Edited by Chi-Hung Hwang, Gordon Shaw, Motoharu Fujigaki ...

Advancement of Optical Methods & Digital Image Correlation in Experimental Mechanics, Volume 2 of the Proceedings of the 2025 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, the second volume of five from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on a wide range ... Read more

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Advancement of Optical Methods & Digital Image Correlation in Experimental Mechanics, Volume 2 of the Proceedings of the 2025 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, the second volume of five from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on a wide range
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Biometric Technology and Authentication

Biocryptography and Cloud-Based Architecture

by Ravi Das ...

This book is an update to the first edition of this book. Some of the updates include newer images and an extensive review as to how both AWS and Microsoft Azure can be used to host a biometrics in the cloud infrastructure, which will be a hot topic going into 2025 and beyond. Finally, the last chapter of this book previews some of the latest trends for biometric technology going into 2025 and ... Read more

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This book is an update to the first edition of this book. Some of the updates include newer images and an extensive review as to how both AWS and Microsoft Azure can be used to host a biometrics in the cloud infrastructure, which will be a hot topic going into 2025 and beyond. Finally, the last chapter of this book previews some of the latest trends for biometric technology going into 2025 and
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Ophthalmological Imaging and Applications

Edited by E. Y. K. Ng, U. Rajendra Acharya, Rangaraj M. Rangayyan, Jasjit S. Suri ...

Edited by and featuring contributions from world-class researchers, Ophthalmological Imaging and Applications offers a unified work of the latest human eye imaging and modeling techniques that have been proposed and applied to the diagnosis of ophthalmologic problems, including inflammation, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. With a foc ... Read more

$200.62 CAD

Edited by and featuring contributions from world-class researchers, Ophthalmological Imaging and Applications offers a unified work of the latest human eye imaging and modeling techniques that have been proposed and applied to the diagnosis of ophthalmologic problems, including inflammation, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. With a foc
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Introduction to Digital Image Processing

by William K. Pratt ...

The subject of digital image processing has migrated from a graduate to a junior or senior level course as students become more proficient in mathematical background earlier in their college education. With that in mind, Introduction to Digital Image Processing is simpler in terms of mathematical derivations and eliminates derivations of advanced s ... Read more

$229.48 CAD

The subject of digital image processing has migrated from a graduate to a junior or senior level course as students become more proficient in mathematical background earlier in their college education. With that in mind, Introduction to Digital Image Processing is simpler in terms of mathematical derivations and eliminates derivations of advanced s
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Experimental Human-Computer Interaction

A Practical Guide with Visual Examples

by Helen C. Purchase ...

Experiments that require the use of human participants are time consuming and costly: it is important to get the process right the first time. Planning and preparation are key to success. This practical book takes the human-computer interaction researcher through the complete experimental process, from identifying a research question to designing and conducting an experiment, and then to analysing ... Read more

$35.19 CAD

Experiments that require the use of human participants are time consuming and costly: it is important to get the process right the first time. Planning and preparation are key to success. This practical book takes the human-computer interaction researcher through the complete experimental process, from identifying a research question to designing and conducting an experiment, and then to analysing
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Pattern Recognition and Image Preprocessing

Edited by Sing T. Bow ...

Series series Signal Processing and Communications
Describing non-parametric and parametric theoretic classification and the training of discriminant functions, this second edition includes new and expanded sections on neural networks, Fisher's discriminant, wavelet transform, and the method of principal components. It contains discussions on dimensionality reduction and feature selection; novel computer system architectures; proven algorithms for ... Read more

$645.87 CAD

Describing non-parametric and parametric theoretic classification and the training of discriminant functions, this second edition includes new and expanded sections on neural networks, Fisher's discriminant, wavelet transform, and the method of principal components. It contains discussions on dimensionality reduction and feature selection; novel computer system architectures; proven algorithms for
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Advances in Image and Data Processing using VLSI Design, Volume 1

Smart vision systems

Edited by Sandeep Saini, Kusum Lata, Abhishek Sharma, G R Sinha ...

Series series IOP Series in Next Generation Computing
VLSI is a well-established field of research that ignited the modern computing revolution. Serving as a guide to future developments, this book provides a framework for design, modeling concepts, and application of Image Processing based systems using VLSI design techniques. This volume focuses on a range of topics including object detection, recognition, smart traffic management, surveillance ... Read more

$174.79 CAD

VLSI is a well-established field of research that ignited the modern computing revolution. Serving as a guide to future developments, this book provides a framework for design, modeling concepts, and application of Image Processing based systems using VLSI design techniques. This volume focuses on a range of topics including object detection, recognition, smart traffic management, surveillance
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Color Imaging

Fundamentals and Applications

by Erik Reinhard, Erum Arif Khan, Ahmet Oguz Akyuz, Garrett Johnson ...

This book provides the reader with an understanding of what color is, where color comes from, and how color can be used correctly in many different applications. The authors first treat the physics of light and its interaction with matter at the atomic level, so that the origins of color can be appreciated. The intimate relationship between energy levels, orbital states, and electromagnetic waves ... Read more

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This book provides the reader with an understanding of what color is, where color comes from, and how color can be used correctly in many different applications. The authors first treat the physics of light and its interaction with matter at the atomic level, so that the origins of color can be appreciated. The intimate relationship between energy levels, orbital states, and electromagnetic waves
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Control of Color Imaging Systems

Analysis and Design

by Lalit K. Mestha, Sohail A. Dianat ...

A Complete One-Stop ResourceWhile digital color is now the technology of choice for printers, the knowledge required to address the quality and productivity issues of these devices is scattered across several technologies, as is its supporting literature.Bringing together information from diverse fields, Control of Color Imaging Systems: Analysis and Design is the first book to provide ... Read more

$153.90 CAD

A Complete One-Stop ResourceWhile digital color is now the technology of choice for printers, the knowledge required to address the quality and productivity issues of these devices is scattered across several technologies, as is its supporting literature.Bringing together information from diverse fields, Control of Color Imaging Systems: Analysis and Design is the first book to provide
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Image Processing with MATLAB

Applications in Medicine and Biology

by Omer Demirkaya, Musa H. Asyali, Prasanna K. Sahoo ...

Image Processing with MATLAB: Applications in Medicine and Biology explains complex, theory-laden topics in image processing through examples and MATLAB algorithms. It describes classical as well emerging areas in image processing and analysis. Providing many unique MATLAB codes and functions throughout, the book covers the theory of probability an ... Read more

$309.18 CAD

Image Processing with MATLAB: Applications in Medicine and Biology explains complex, theory-laden topics in image processing through examples and MATLAB algorithms. It describes classical as well emerging areas in image processing and analysis. Providing many unique MATLAB codes and functions throughout, the book covers the theory of probability an
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Vein Pattern Recognition

A Privacy-Enhancing Biometric

by Chuck Wilson ...

As one of the most promising biometric technologies, vein pattern recognition (VPR) is quickly taking root around the world and may soon dominate applications where people focus is key. Among the reasons for VPR‘s growing acceptance and use: it is more accurate than many other biometric methods, it offers greater resistance to spoofing, it focuses ... Read more

$68.70 CAD

As one of the most promising biometric technologies, vein pattern recognition (VPR) is quickly taking root around the world and may soon dominate applications where people focus is key. Among the reasons for VPR‘s growing acceptance and use: it is more accurate than many other biometric methods, it offers greater resistance to spoofing, it focuses
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