| Visual Analysis of Humans: Looking at People 2011 Edition Contributor(s): Moeslund, Thomas B. (Editor), Hilton, Adrian (Editor), Krüger, Volker (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1447159144 ISBN-13: 9781447159148 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Computer Graphics - Computers | Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition - Technology & Engineering | Radio |
| Dewey: 621.384 |
| Physical Information: 1.32" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.99 lbs) 634 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This unique text/reference provides a coherent and comprehensive overview of all aspects of video analysis of humans. Broad in coverage and accessible in style, the text presents original perspectives collected from preeminent researchers gathered from across the world. In addition to presenting state-of-the-art research, the book reviews the historical origins of the different existing methods, and predicts future trends and challenges. Features: with a Foreword by Professor Larry Davis; contains contributions from an international selection of leading authorities in the field; includes an extensive glossary; discusses the problems associated with detecting and tracking people through camera networks; examines topics related to determining the time-varying 3D pose of a person from video; investigates the representation and recognition of human and vehicular actions; reviews the most important applications of activity recognition, from biometrics and surveillance, to sports and driver assistance. |