Presents the basic methodology of computer and machine vision, covering the essential elements of the theory while emphasizing algorithmic and practical design constraints. This text contains case studies on surveillance and driver assistance systems that give practical methods on these advanced app[...]

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Provides a guide for development of quantification skills crucial for applying mathematical methods to biological problems. This title includes examples from across disciplines in the life sciences including modern biomedical research. It explains how to use data sets or dynamical processes to build[...]

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