Foundations Of Computer Vision (Adaptive Computation And Machine Learning Series),New

An accessible, authoritative, and uptodate computer vision textbook offering a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of the field that incorporates the latest deep learning advances.Machine learning has revolutionized computer vision, but the methods of today have deep roots in the history of the field. Providing a muchneeded modern treatment, this accessible and uptodate textbook comprehensively introduces the foundations of computer vision while incorporating the latest deep learning advances. Taking a holistic approach that goes beyond machine learning, it addresses fundamental issues in the task of vision and the relationship of machine vision to human perception. Foundations of Computer Vision covers topics not standard in other texts, including transformers, diffusion models, statistical image models, issues of fairness and ethics, and the research process. To emphasize intuitive learning, concepts are presented in short, lucid chapters alongside extensive illustrations, questions, and examples. Written by leaders in the field and honed by a decade of classroom experience, this engaging and highly teachable book offers an essential nextgeneration view of computer vision.Uptodate treatment integrates classic computer vision and deep learning Accessible approach emphasizes fundamentals and assumes little background knowledge Studentfriendly presentation features extensive examples and images Proven in the classroom Instructor resources include slides, solutions, and source code