Search Results - subject:"image processing"

Use of infrared light reflecting landmarks for localization

Lee, Sooyong - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 36 (2009) 2, pp. 138-145

Purpose – This paper aims to present a novel localization scheme using infrared light reflecting artificial landmarks. Design/methodology/approach – By putting the infrared light reflecting landmarks on the ceiling, localization is achieved. The landmark is designed for effective recognition...

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Retinex theory‐based shadow detection and removal in single outdoor image

Sun, Jing; Tian, Jiandong; Du, Yingkui; Tang, Yandong - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 36 (2009) 3, pp. 263-269

Purpose – Shadows, the common phenomena in most outdoor scenes, bring many problems in practical image processing …

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Efficient weld seam detection for robotic welding based on local image processing

Shi, Fanhuai; Lin, Tao; Chen, Shanben - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 36 (2009) 3, pp. 277-283

. Originality/value – The proposed algorithm is based on local image processing and detects the whole weld seam from a single image …

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Vision‐based pipeline girth‐welding robot and image processing of weld seam

Yue, Hong; Li, Kai; Zhao, Haiwen; Zhang, Yi - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 36 (2009) 3, pp. 284-289

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce structured light image processing technology into pipeline welding … complete the omni‐orientation welding automatically. Design/methodology/approach – Weld image processing adopts the base theory … proposed to obtain the quick weld image processing speed. …

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Measure-valued images, associated fractal transforms and the affine self-similarity of images

TORRE, Davide LA; VRSCAY, Edward R.; EBRAHIMI, Mehran; … - Dipartimento di Economia, Management e Metodi … - 2008

nonlocal image processing, i.e., the manipulation of the value of an image function u(x) based upon values u(yk) elsewhere in … statistical image processing as applied to the problem of image restoration (denoising or deblurring).Of course, it is not enough … transforms is formulated over the metric space (Y,dY).Nonlocal image processing has recently received a great deal of attention …

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Contribution of the SISCam Web-based GIS to the seismotectonic study of Campania (Southern Apennines): an example of application to the Sannio-area

Nappi, Rosa; Alessio, Giuliana; Bronzino, Giovanni; … - In: Natural Hazards 45 (2008) 1, pp. 73-85

In this article the implementation and potential of the Seismotectonic Information System of the Campania Region (SISCam) are described, in particular an application of this Web-based GIS system to the seismotectonic analysis of the Sannio area (Southern Apennines) is performed. WEB-GIS...

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Robotic cell culture system for stem cell assays

Schmidt, Benjamin T.; Feduska, Joseph M.; Witt, Ashley M.; … - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 35 (2008) 2, pp. 116-124

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus on the advantages of a robotic time‐lapsed microscopic imaging system for tracking stem cells in in vitro biological assays which measure stem cell activities. Design/methodology/approach – The unique aspects of the system include robotic...

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Structured versus unstructured tagging: a case study

Bar‐Ilan, Judit; Shoham, Snunith; Idan, Asher; … - In: Online Information Review 32 (2008) 5, pp. 635-647

Purpose – This paper seeks to describe and discuss a tagging experiment involving images related to Israeli and Jewish cultural heritage. The aim of this experiment was to compare freely assigned tags with values (free text) assigned to predefined metadata elements. Design/methodology/approach...

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Personal photo browsing and retrieval by clustering techniques : Effectiveness and efficiency evaluation

Lin, Chun‐Nan; Tsai, Chih‐Fong; Roan, Jinsheng - In: Online Information Review 32 (2008) 6, pp. 759-772

Purpose – Because of the popularity of digital cameras, the number of personal photographs is increasing rapidly. In general, people manage their photos by date, subject, participants, etc. for future browsing and searching. However, it is difficult and/or takes time to retrieve desired photos...

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Video-Based Vehicle Signature Analysis and Tracking Phase 1: Verification of Concept Preliminary Testing

MacCarley, Arthur C. - Institute for Transportation Studies (ITS), University … - 1998

sensor in a self-contained detection module including a dedicated image processing computer and wireless communications …, and color intensity and hue via computer image processing. The VSV was found to be difficult and sometimes impossible to … illumination or the use of improved dynamic range video cameras. Keywords Video, detection, sensing, sensor, computer vision, image …

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