Advanced Image Processing and Analysis

Course
2023-2024
Semester
2
ECTS
6
Type
Compulsory
University
UDC and UPorto

Subject objectives

-Study and application of advanced digital image processing techniques.
-Study and application of advanced techniques of digital image analysis.
-Analysis of real problems, and design and development of solutions based on advanced image processing and analysis technologies.
-Evaluation of the adequacy of the methodologies applied in specific problems.

This curricular unit addresses the most advanced topics in image processing and analysisand presents itself as a sequence of a curricular unit where the fundamental topics arepresented. It is designed to provide the essential foundation for students wishing topursue research in this area. In addition to the study and application of advancedtechniques of image processing and analysis, applications in this area are studied thataim to solve real problems. This approach gives students the necessary tools to apply the algorithms studied in practical cases, as well as the basis for developing new algorithms.

Contents

-Advanced denoising
Total variation

-Advanced edge detection
Bilateral filter
Anisotropic diffusion
Phase congruence

-Advanced segmentation
Deformable models
Level-set methods
Markov Random Fields
Graph cuts

-Learning-based segmentation
Active shape/appearance models

– Salience and attention models

-Selected topics on advanced image processing and analysis
Semantic segmentation
Multi-view enhancement
Superresolution
Inpainting
Coloring
Photo stitching
Background removal

Basic and complementary bibliography

Basic:
Gary Bradski, Adrian Kaehler (2008). Learning OpenCV. O’Reilly

David A. Forsyth, Jean Ponce (2002). Computer vision: a modern approach. Prentice- Hall

Richard Szeliski (2010). Computer vision: algorithms and applications. Springer

Simon J.D. Prince (2012). Computer Vision: Models, Learning, and Inference. Cambridge University Press

Ian Goodfellow, Yoshua Bengio, Aaron Courville (2016). Deep learning. MIT Press

M. Sonka, V. Hlavac, R. Boyle. Image Processing, Analysis, and Machine Vision. 4th edition. Cengage Learning. 2015

Competencies

CE1 – To know and apply the concepts, methodologies and technologies of image processing
CE3 – To know and apply the concepts, methodologies and technologies of image and video analysis
CE4 – To conceive, develop and evaluate complex computer vision systems
CE5 – To analyze and apply methods of the state of the art in computer vision

CB6 – To possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be
original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research contextB5 CB10 – That students possess the learning skills to enable them to continue studying in a largely self-directed or autonomous manner

CG2 – Ability to analyze a company’s needs in the field of computer vision and determine the best technological solution for it
CG3 – Ability to develop computer vision systems depending on existing needs and apply the most appropriate technological tools
CG5 – Ability to identify unsolved problems and provide innovative solutions
CG7 – Ability to learn autonomously for specialization in one or more fields of study

Teaching methodology

Laboratory practice:
Analysis and resolution of practical cases using techniques learned in the lectures.

Objective test:
Test with questions about the theoretical contents of the subject as well as practical problems.

Guest lecture / keynote speech:
Oral presentation (using audiovisual material and student interaction) designed to transmit knowledge and encourage learning.

Evaluation system

Option 1:

Laboratory practice: Practical exercises about the topics learned in the lectures. It will be assessed the suitability of the proposed solutions and the quality of the obtained results.
Qualification: 80%
Competences: CE1 CE3 CE4 CE5 CG2 CG7

Short answer questions: Online quizzes with short answer questions about the topics learned in the lectures that will be used to assess the acquisition of knowledge.
Qualification: 20%
Competences:CB6 CG3 CG5

Option 2:

The objective test is 100% of the final grade. If a student submits the laboratory exercises and the short answer questions and attends the objective test, the grade obtained in the objective test will prevail over the grade achieved in the laboratory exercises and the short answer questions.

See Contengency Plan for Alternative Scenarios.

Studying time and personal work

Recommended study time for students is about 2 hours per week. Additionally, we estimate that they should spend about 6,5 hours / week working in a number of assignments. All of these activities add up to around 120h/semester.

Subject study recommendations

Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before:
Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Computer Vision /614535007
Fundamentals of Image Analysis and Processing/614535001
Image Description and Modeling/614535004

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously:
Visual Recognition/614535005
Advanced Machine Learning for Computer Vision/614535008

Observations