Sandipan Dey - Böcker

Explore the mathematical computations and algorithms for image processing using popular Python tools and frameworks.Key FeaturesPractical coverage of every image processing task with popular Python librariesIncludes topics such as pseudo-coloring, noise smoothing, computing image descriptorsCovers popular machine learning and deep learning techniques for complex image processing tasksBook DescriptionImage processing plays an important role in our daily lives with various applications such as in social media (face detection), medical imaging (X-ray, CT-scan), security (fingerprint recognition) to robotics & space. This book will touch the core of image processing, from concepts to code using Python.The book will start from the classical image processing techniques and explore the evolution of image processing algorithms up to the recent advances in image processing or computer vision with deep learning. We will learn how to use image processing libraries such as PIL, scikit-mage, and scipy ndimage in Python. This book will enable us to write code snippets in Python 3 and quickly implement complex image processing algorithms such as image enhancement, filtering, segmentation, object detection, and classification. We will be able to use machine learning models using the scikit-learn library and later explore deep CNN, such as VGG-19 with Keras, and we will also use an end-to-end deep learning model called YOLO for object detection. We will also cover a few advanced problems, such as image inpainting, gradient blending, variational denoising, seam carving, quilting, and morphing.By the end of this book, we will have learned to implement various algorithms for efficient image processing.What you will learnPerform basic data pre-processing tasks such as image denoising and spatial filtering in PythonImplement Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and Frequency domain filters (e.g., Weiner) in PythonDo morphological image processing and segment images with different algorithmsLearn techniques to extract features from images and match imagesWrite Python code to implement supervised / unsupervised machine learning algorithms for image processingUse deep learning models for image classification, segmentation, object detection and style transferWho this book is forThis book is for Computer Vision Engineers, and machine learning developers who are good with Python programming and want to explore details and complexities of image processing. No prior knowledge of the image processing techniques is expected.

Explore Keras, scikit-image, open source computer vision (OpenCV), Matplotlib, and a wide range of other Python tools and frameworks to solve real-world image processing problemsKey FeaturesDiscover solutions to complex image processing tasks using Python tools such as scikit-image and KerasLearn popular concepts such as machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks for image processingExplore common and not-so-common challenges faced in image processingBook DescriptionWith the advancements in wireless devices and mobile technology, there's increasing demand for people with digital image processing skills in order to extract useful information from the ever-growing volume of images. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the relevant tools and algorithms, and guides you through analysis and visualization for image processing.With the help of over 60 cutting-edge recipes, you'll address common challenges in image processing and learn how to perform complex tasks such as object detection, image segmentation, and image reconstruction using large hybrid datasets. Dedicated sections will also take you through implementing various image enhancement and image restoration techniques, such as cartooning, gradient blending, and sparse dictionary learning. As you advance, you'll get to grips with face morphing and image segmentation techniques. With an emphasis on practical solutions, this book will help you apply deep learning techniques such as transfer learning and fine-tuning to solve real-world problems.By the end of this book, you'll be proficient in utilizing the capabilities of the Python ecosystem to implement various image processing techniques effectively.What you will learnImplement supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms for image processingUse deep neural network models for advanced image processing tasksPerform image classification, object detection, and face recognitionApply image segmentation and registration techniques on medical images to assist doctorsUse classical image processing and deep learning methods for image restorationImplement text detection in images using Tesseract, the optical character recognition (OCR) engineUnderstand image enhancement techniques such as gradient blendingWho this book is forThis book is for image processing engineers, computer vision engineers, software developers, machine learning engineers, or anyone who wants to become well-versed with image processing techniques and methods using a recipe-based approach. Although no image processing knowledge is expected, prior Python coding experience is necessary to understand key concepts covered in the book.