BPB Publications – förlag

Image processing and computer vision technologies, combined with the rapid advancements in generative AI, have become foundational to many modern applications. As visual data continues to grow exponentially, the ability to analyze, interpret, and generate images using advanced algorithms and AI is more critical than ever for driving innovation across industries.

This book provides a thorough exploration of advanced techniques and practical implementations in the field of computer vision. This book offers a problem-oriented approach that bridges traditional image processing with modern machine learning and generative AI methods. ​​This new edition significantly expands into specialized domains with medical imaging applications using professional libraries like pydicom, ITK, and nnUNet for clinical diagnosis, including COVID-19 detection and brain tumor segmentation, plus remote sensing analysis with satellite processing.

By the end of this book, readers will have developed strong practical skills in both classical and cutting-edge image processing and computer vision techniques, empowered to confidently design, implement, and adapt solutions across a wide range of real-world applications. They will emerge with a deep understanding of theory, hands-on coding experience, and the ability to leverage AI and generative models to push the boundaries of visual computing. 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

● Restore and enhance images using classical and deep learning methods.

● Segment images with advanced clustering and neural network techniques.

● Extract and match features for image alignment and recognition.

● Build and train image classifiers with ML and AI.

● Learn advanced restoration and inpainting techniques using cutting-edge deep learning models. 

● Explore specialized domain expertise in medical imaging applications using professional libraries. 

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and professionals in computer vision, image processing, and AI. It also serves computer vision engineers, image analysts, data scientists, software engineers, and industry practitioners seeking practical, hands-on expertise using Python.

Three.js and Next.js are revolutionizing how we build interactive web experiences, especially for industrial and multipurpose applications. This book unlocks their combined power, showing you how to create immersive 3D visualizations and dynamic web solutions that drive efficiency and innovation in various sectors.

Beginning with the evolution and capabilities of 3D web development, this book covers the foundational tools, setting up your environment for Three.js, Next.js, AWS Amplify, Storybook, and Tailwind CSS. It then explores Three.js fundamentals, covering geometries, materials, lighting, cameras, textures, user interactions, and animations to create dynamic 3D scenes. The book then seamlessly integrates Three.js with Next.js, teaching data management, state handling, and advanced interaction patterns. Crucially, you will learn vital optimization techniques and leverage AWS Amplify for secure hosting, user authentication, data storage, and real-time functionalities. The final sections guide you in establishing a consistent UI design system with Storybook, culminating in a complete, practical application.

Upon completing this book, you will possess a strong command of cutting-edge web and 3D technologies, enabling you to confidently design, build, and deploy sophisticated industrial and multipurpose web applications with immersive 3D experiences.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

● Build 3D apps with Three.js and Next.js and deploy scalable apps using AWS Amplify services

● Secure 3D apps with Amplify Auth and real-time data

● Optimize 3D web application performance for diverse devices and browsers.

● Integrate Three.js seamlessly into Next.js for structured, high-performance web apps. 

● Design and build consistent UI systems using Storybook and Tailwind CSS.

● Develop interactive industrial visualizations with real-time data and 3D models.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is for aspiring front-end developers, full-stack developers, and 3D web developers with foundational knowledge in JavaScript and React. While we will cover 3D essentials, a basic understanding will certainly aid your journey into building sophisticated industrial and multipurpose applications.