In this paper we present a computational approach for extracting three-dimensional structure of controllable resolution, depth of field, and accuracy, all made available at real-time speeds, This approach utilizes the...
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In this paper we present a computational approach for extracting three-dimensional structure of controllable resolution, depth of field, and accuracy, all made available at real-time speeds, This approach utilizes the spatial and the temporal gradients of the streams of images acquired using an actively controlled camera, Depending on the requirements of a particular task, appropriate parameters such as disparity value sought, interframe camera displacement, and number of frames in a stream are chosen to control the resolution, depth of field, and accuracy, The acquisition and processing of the image stream are done in real time on a pipeline architecture based processor. Extensive experiments are presented to demonstrate the system's accuracy, controllability of depth of field and resolution, and ability to perform successfully in a variety of scenes. The system operated with no latency between image acquisition and processing. The total acquisition and processing time in these experiments is in the range from 0.27 to 1.56 s. The depth results have an accuracy of 85% to 92%. (C) 1996 Academic Press, Inc.
A novel paradigm for the synthesis of convergent-axis stereo geometries is presented. This paradigm incorporates constraints that represent task-oriented properties that can be easily derived in many applications of s...
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Numerous edge operators, kernels and directional filters have been proposed, and edge detection is a well-established and mature area of computervision. Despite this, in developing a real-time, pyramid-based imaging ...
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Numerous edge operators, kernels and directional filters have been proposed, and edge detection is a well-established and mature area of computervision. Despite this, in developing a real-time, pyramid-based imaging system, inadequacies in the standard, commonly used techniques have lead us to implement an alternate set of simple directional filters that combine to act as an edge contrast operator fulfilling the familiar requirements for: (1) speed, and (2) a high localization of response. Within our application, this operator set is proving superior to the classical kernels at preserving the key requirement (2) as the operator's edge response energies are propagated up to pyramid levels of lower resolution for further recursive processing. Our scheme is shown to provide an unified response to both step and line edge types, and acceptable responses in the presence of anticipated noise levels. The method is direct and of low complexity and general utility.
An important example of bilateral symmetry in nature is the approximate bilateral symmetry exhibited by humans. Detecting and measuring bilateral symmetry in medical images should provide benefits in a clinical enviro...
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An important example of bilateral symmetry in nature is the approximate bilateral symmetry exhibited by humans. Detecting and measuring bilateral symmetry in medical images should provide benefits in a clinical environment. This paper presents a method for detecting the dominant plane of bilateral symmetry in an image of arbitrary dimension and subsequently measuring the degree of bilateral symmetry in the image. By adapting the work of others, we provide a unique solution to the problem by using a simple representation of the data and a more sensitive measure of symmetry.
Many researchers have turned to sensing, and in particular computervision, to create more flexible robotic systems. computervision is often required to provide data for the grasping of a target. Using a vision syste...
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Many researchers have turned to sensing, and in particular computervision, to create more flexible robotic systems. computervision is often required to provide data for the grasping of a target. Using a vision system for grasping presents several issues with respect to sensing, control, and system configuration. This paper presents some of these issues in concert with the options available to the researcher and the trade-offs to be expected when integrating a vision system with a robotic system for the purpose of grasping objects. The paper includes experimental results from a particular configuration that characterize the type and frequency of errors encountered while performing various vision-guided grasping tasks. These error classes and their frequency of occurrence lend insight into the problems encountered during visual grasping and into the possible solution of these problems.
A novel curve segmentation algorithm for determining control points for deformable-model-based target tracking is proposed. The algorithm is parameterless enabling a fully-fledged automated tracking regardless of the ...
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A novel curve segmentation algorithm for determining control points for deformable-model-based target tracking is proposed. The algorithm is parameterless enabling a fully-fledged automated tracking regardless of the shape of the object being tracked. Compared with other curve segmentation algorithms, it selects a minimal number of control points that yet deliver a superior shape description. The algorithm is comparatively tested with other curve segmentation algorithms in a variety of characteristic target outlines.
A novel paradigm for the synthesis of convergent-axis stereo geometries is presented. This paradigm incorporates constraints that represent task-oriented properties that can be easily derived in many applications of s...
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A novel paradigm for the synthesis of convergent-axis stereo geometries is presented. This paradigm incorporates constraints that represent task-oriented properties that can be easily derived in many applications of stereo-ranging, particularly those involving manipulation. Given these properties, a solution that selects the set of optimal design parameters, in the sense of accuracy, under the given constraints is presented. Results of this algorithm are discussed and analyzed in terms of the optimality of the minimum-area technique used in the derivation.
We describe a model-based objects recognition system which is part of an image interpretation system intended to assist autonomous vehicles navigation. The system is intended to operate in man-made environments. Behav...
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We describe a model-based objects recognition system which is part of an image interpretation system intended to assist autonomous vehicles navigation. The system is intended to operate in man-made environments. Behavior-based navigation of autonomous vehicles involves the recognition of navigable areas and the potential obstacles. The recognition system integrates color, shape and texture information together with the location of the vanishing point. The recognition process starts from some prior scene knowledge, that is, a generic model of the expected scene and the potential objects. The recognition system constitutes an approach where different low-level vision techniques extract a multitude of image descriptors which are then analyzed using a rule-based reasoning system to interpret the image content. This system has been implemented using CEES, the C++ embedded expert system shell developed in the Systems Engineering and Automatic Control Laboratory (University of Girona) as a specific rule-based problem solving tool. It has been especially conceived for supporting cooperative expert systems, and uses the object oriented programming paradigm.
Programmable vector fields can be used to control a variety of flexible planar parts feeders. When a part is placed on our devices, the programmed vector field induces a force and moment upon it. Over time, the part m...
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Programmable vector fields can be used to control a variety of flexible planar parts feeders. When a part is placed on our devices, the programmed vector field induces a force and moment upon it. Over time, the part may come to rest in a dynamic equilibrium state. We demonstrate lower bounds on what the devices cannot do, and results on a classification of control strategies. We suggest sufficient conditions for programmable fields to induce well-behaved equilibria on every part placed on our devices. We define composition operators to build complex strategies from simple ones, and show the resulting fields are also well-behaved. We discuss whether fields outside this class can be useful and free of pathology. Using these tools, we describe new manipulation algorithms, and improve existing planning algorithms by a quadratic factor, and the plan-length by a linear factor. We relax earlier dynamic and mechanical assumptions to obtain more robust and flexible strategies. Finally, we consider parts feeders that can only implement a very limited "vocabulary" of vector fields. We discuss the trade-off between mechanical complexity and planning complexity.
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