Subjects: PHS3431, PHS3442, PHS3450
This sequence comprises three subjects that examine the principles of low-level vision and pattern recognition processes in man and machine.
The subject PHS3431 examines in detail low-level vision processes in man and machine from an architectural and computational viewpoint, with an emphasis on parallel algorithms. Colour vision perception and physiology of the human system are used to provide a contrast with machine vision. In the subject PHS3442, particular emphasis is given to the theoretical links that exist between apparently distinct image processing techniques. The representation and preservation of information in images is examined from the perspective of image-to-image mappings. PHS3431 and PHS3442 are strongly supported by laboratory work using parallel pipeline image processors.
The subject PHS3450 surveys current developments in image processing theory and presents recent case studies of image processing applications in industry, medicine, biology and agriculture. Particular emphasis is given to the formation and analysis of three-dimensional images. PHS3450 contains a significant individual project component.