CSDL - Proceedings C

Program Committee (PDF)

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V1: Tracking

Visual Tracking Using Active Appearance Models (Abstract)

Neil Birkbeck, University of Alberta

Martin Jagersand, University of Alberta

pp. 2-9

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The Extension of Statistical Face Detection to Face Tracking (Abstract)

Haisheng Wu, University of Guelph

John S. Zelek, University of Guelph

pp. 10-17

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Object Tracking: Feature Selection and Confidence Propagation (Abstract)

Juhua Zhu, Princeton University

Stuart C. Schwartz, Princeton University

Bede Liu, Princeton University

pp. 18-21

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An Optical-Inertial Tracking System for Fully-Enclosed VR Displays (Abstract)

A. Hogue, York University

M. R. Jenkin, York University

R. S. Allison, York University

pp. 22-29

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Real-Time Motion Tracker for a Robotic Vision System (Abstract)

Maxim Mikhalsky, Queensland University of Technology

Joaquin Sitte, Queensland University of Technology

pp. 30-34

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V2: Segmentation

Bayesian Segmentation Supported by Neighborhood Configurations (Abstract)

EunSang Bak, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

pp. 36-42

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Unsupervised Segmentation of Synthetic Aperture Radar Sea Ice Imagery Using MRF Models (Abstract)

Huawu Deng, University of Waterloo

David A. Clausi, University of Waterloo

pp. 43-50

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Texture Analysis Using Gaussian Weighted Grey Level Co-Occurrence Probabilities (Abstract)

Rishi Jobanputra, University of Waterloo

David A. Clausi, University of Waterloo

pp. 51-57

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Simultaneous Segmentation of Range and Color Images Based on Bayesian Decision Theory (Abstract)

Pierre Boulanger, University of Alberta

pp. 58-63

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A Generic Methodology for Partitioning Unorganised 3D Point Clouds for Robotic Vision (Abstract)

Nicolas Loménie, University Paris V

pp. 64-71

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Keynote Speaker 1

Machine Sensing for Mining Optimization (PDF)

Hong Zhang, University of Alberta

pp. 74

V3: Shape

Shape from Contours and Multiple Stereo — A Hierarchical, Mesh-Based Approach (Abstract)

Hendrik Kiick, University of British Columbia

Wolfgang Heidrich, University of British Columbia

Christian Vogelgsang, Universitat Erlangen-Niirnberg

pp. 76-83

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Use of Four Surface Normal Approximations and Optimization of Light Direction for Robust Shape Reconstruction from Single Images (Abstract)

Osamu Ikeda, Takushoku University

pp. 84-91

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Recovering the Shading Image under Known Illumination (Abstract)

Javier Toro, Université de Sherbrooke

Djemel Ziou, Université de Sherbrooke

Marie-Flavie Auclair-Fortier, Université de Sherbrooke

pp. 92-96

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Location by Involution (Abstract)

Mohamed B?nallal, ?cole des Mines de Paris

Jean Meunier, University of Montr?al

pp. 97-103

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Automatic Object Recognition within an Office Environment (Abstract)

Michael Wünstel, Universität Bremen

Reinhard Moratz, Universität Bremen

pp. 104-109

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V4: Robotic Vision

Approximating the Visuomotor Function for Visual Servoing (Abstract)

Simon Léonard, University of Alberta

Martin Jägersand, University of Alberta

pp. 112-119

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A New Integrative Approach to Time Varying Image Interpretation (Abstract)

Philippe Guermeur, ENSTA, LEI

pp. 120-129

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Towards On-Board Color Constancy on Mobile Robots (Abstract)

Mohan Sridharan, University of Texas at Austin

Peter Stone, University of Texas at Austin

pp. 130-137

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Evaluation of Model Independent Image-Based Visual Servoing (Abstract)

Zhenyuan Deng, University of Alberta

Martin Jägersand, University of Alberta

pp. 138-144

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Linear Markers for Robot Navigation with Panoramic Vision (Abstract)

Mark Fiala, National Research Council

pp. 145-154

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Vision-Based Multi-Robot Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (Abstract)

Hassan Hajjdiab, University of Ottawa

Robert Laganière, University of Ottawa

pp. 155-162

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VP: Poster Papers

Robust Method of Recovering Epipolar Geometry Using Messy Genetic Algorithm (Abstract)

Mingxing Hu, Queen?s University Belfast

Baozong Yuan, Beijing Jiaotong University

Gordon Dodds, Queen?s University Belfast

Xiaofang Tang, Beijing Jiaotong University

pp. 164-171

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A Dynamic Fuzzy Classifier for Detecting Abnormalities in Mammograms (Abstract)

Sabah Mohammed, Lakehead University

Lei Yang, Lakehead University

Jinan Fiaidhi, Lakehead University

pp. 172-179

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Fast and Accurate Skin Segmentation in Color Images (Abstract)

Filipe Tomaz, Universidade do Algarve

Tiago Candeias, Universidade do Algarve

Hamid Shahbazkia, Universidade do Algarve

pp. 180-187

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ANN-Based Visibility Prediction for Camera Placement in Vision Metrology (Abstract)

Mohammad Saadatseresht, Tehran University

Farhad Samadzadegan, Tehran University

Ali Azizi, Tehran University

pp. 188-194

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Consideration of a Person/Photograph Distinction Using the Surface Direction Image (Abstract)

Takahiro Tsuda, Gifu University

Kazuhiko Yamamoto, Gifu University

Kunihito Kato, Gifu University

pp. 195-200

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Application of Markerless Image-Based Arm Tracking to Robot-Manipulator Teleoperation (Abstract)

Siddharth Verma, University of Ottawa

Jonathan Kofman, University of Ottawa

Xianghai Wu, University of Ottawa

pp. 201-208

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On the Limits of Second Generation Watermarks (Abstract)

Bassem Abdel-Aziz, University of Ottawa

Jiying Zhao, University of Ottawa

Jean-Yves Chouinard, Universit? Laval

pp. 209-216

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Affine Invariant Multiscale Wavelet-Based Shape Matching Algorithm (Abstract)

Ibrahim El Rube', University of Waterloo

Maher Ahmed, Wilfrid Laurier University

Mohamed Kamel, University of Waterloo

pp. 217-224

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Rotation, Scaling, Translation Invariant Image Watermarking Based on Radon Transform (Abstract)

Yan Liu, University of Ottawa

Jiying Zhao, University of Ottawa

pp. 225-232

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Improving CBIR Systems by Integrating Semantic Features (Abstract)

D. Brahmi, Universit? de Sherbrooke

D. Ziou, Universit? de Sherbrooke

pp. 233-240

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Vision Guided Control of Multiple Robots (Abstract)

Mark Fiala, National Research Council

pp. 241-246

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Comparison between the Cosine and Hartley Based Naturalness Preserving Transforms for Image Watermarking and Data Hiding (Abstract)

Ayman M. Ahmed, Kansas State University

Dwight D. Day, Kansas State University

pp. 247-251

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Depth Weighted Modified Hausdorff Distance for Range Face Recognition (Abstract)

Yeunghak Lee, Yeungnam University

pp. 252-258

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Expression Learning and Recognition System for a Family Robot (Abstract)

Tomoki Kobayashi, Gifu University

Yukihiro Ogawa, Gifu Prefectual Research Institute of Manufacturaling Information Technology

Kunihito Kato, Gifu University

Kazuhiko Yamamoto, Gifu University

pp. 259-264

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Toward Glaucoma Classification with Moment Methods (Abstract)

A. R. McIntyre, Dalhousie University

M. I. Heywood, Dalhousie University

P. H. Artes, Dalhousie University

S. S. R. Abidi, Dalhousie University

pp. 265-272

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Estimation of Average Cell Shape from Digital Images of Cellular Surfaces (Abstract)

Peter J.W. Iles, University of Waterloo

David A. Clausi, University of Waterloo

G. Wayne Brodland, University of Waterloo

pp. 273-278

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Integrating Region and Edge Information for the Automatic Segmentation of Interventional Magnetic Resonance Images of the Shoulder Complex (Abstract)

Marie-Eve Tremblay, Laval University

Alexandra Branzan Albu, Laval University

Luc H?bert, National Defence of Canada

Denis Laurendeau, Laval University

pp. 279-286

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Comparing Viewpoint Evaluation Functions for Model-Based Inspectional Coverage (Abstract)

Christine Wong, University of Waterloo

Mohamed Kamel, University of Waterloo

pp. 287-294

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Stand-Alone Vision Sensor Design Based on Fuzzy Associative Database (Abstract)

Shahed Shahir, University of Waterloo

pp. 295-300

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Motion and Trajectory Recovery for Tracking Multiple Objects Undergoing a Planar Motion (Abstract)

B. Shen, University of Windsor

A. Habed, University of Windsor

B. Boufama, University of Windsor

pp. 301-305

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Range Image Fusion for Object Reconstruction and Modeling (Abstract)

Xiaokun Li, University of Cincinnati

William G. Wee, University of Cincinnati

pp. 306-313

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Closed-Loop Person Tracking and Detection (Abstract)

Vera Kettnaker, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Jin-Kyu Gahm, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

pp. 314-319

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Application of Augmented Reality to Industrial Tele-Training (Abstract)

Pierre Boulanger, University of Alberta

pp. 320-328

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Antibacterial Activity Detection and Evaluation Based on the Detection of Multiple Concentric Circles with the Hough Transform (Abstract)

Margarida Silveira, INESC Research Institute and Instituto Superior T?cnico University

pp. 329-335

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Extraction of Relief Information on Textured and Coloured Rough Surfaces for the Optimisation of a Propagation Model for Wireless Transmission (Abstract)

Benslimane Anis, University of Poitiers

Khoudeir Majdi, University of Poitiers

Brochard Jacques, University of Poitiers

pp. 336-340

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Image Retrieval by Ontological Description of Shapes (IRONS), Early Results (Abstract)

Alberto Chavez-Aragon, Universidad de las Am?ricas-Puebla

Oleg Starostenko, Universidad de las Am?ricas-Puebla

pp. 341-346

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Detection of Perceptual Junctions by Curve Partitioning and Grouping (Abstract)

Xiaofen Zheng, Dalhousie University

Qigang Gao, Dalhousie University

pp. 347-353

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Change Detection in Aerial Images (Abstract)

Mohamed Borchani, Universit? Paris 5 and Universit? de Sfax Tunisie

Florence Cloppet, Universit? Paris 5

Volkan Atalay, Middle East Technical University

Georges Stamon, Universit? Paris 5

pp. 354-360

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Stereo Vision Algorithm for Robotic Assembly Operations (Abstract)

M. Thorsley, Ryerson University

G. Okouneva, Ryerson University

J. Karpynczyk, Ryerson University

pp. 361-366

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Keynote Speaker 2

Appearance-Based Models of Locations for Mobile Robots (PDF)

Gregory Dudek, McGill University

pp. 368

V5: Medical Image Processing and Character Recognition

Experience with 3D Optical Flow on Gated MRI Cardiac Datasets (Abstract)

John L. Barron, University of Western Ontario

pp. 370-377

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Structural Method for Tracking Coronary Arteries in Coronary Cineangiograms (Abstract)

Christian Bellemare, University of Montreal

Jean Meunier, University of Montreal

pp. 378-384

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Segmentation of the Breast Region in Mammograms Using Snakes (Abstract)

Michael A. Wirth, University of Guelph

Alexei Stapinski, University of Guelph

pp. 385-392

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Multi-Modal Nonlinear Feature Reduction for the Recognition of Handwritten Numerals (Abstract)

P. Zhang, Concordia University

C. Y. Suen, Concordia University

T. D. Bui, Concordia University

pp. 393-400

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Development of a Guide Dog System for the Blind with Character Recognition Ability (Abstract)

Kentaro Iwatsuka, Gifu University

Kazuhiko Yamamoto, Gifu University

Kunihito Kato, Gifu University

pp. 401-405

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V6: Image Processing

Evaluating Certainties in Image Intensity Differentiation for Optical Flow (Abstract)

Hagen Spies, Context Vision AB

John L. Barron, University of Western Ontario

pp. 408-416

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Boundary Based Corner Detecion and Localization Using New ?Cornerity? Index: A Robust Approach (Abstract)

D. S. Guru, University of Mysore

R. Dinesh, University of Mysore

P. Nagabhushan, University of Mysore

pp. 417-423

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Commodity Real-time Stereo Vision for Navigation (Abstract)

Sam P. Bromley, University of Guelph

John S. Zelek, University of Guelph

Robert D. Dony, University of Guelph

pp. 424-431

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Inter-Image Statistics for Scene Reconstruction (Abstract)

Luz A. Torres-Méndez, McGill University

Gregory Dudek, McGill University

Paul Di Marco, McGill University

pp. 432-439

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Sea Ice Boundary Detection in SAR Satellite Images Using Conflicting Strength (Abstract)

Mohammad Sharif Chowdhury, University of Waterloo

David A. Clausi, University of Waterloo

pp. 440-445

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Self-Calibration of a Simplified Camera Using Kruppa Equations (Abstract)

A. Habed, University of Windsor

B. S. Boufama, University of Windsor

pp. 446-450

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Keynote Speaker 3

Attending to Visual Motion: Localizing and Classifying Affine Motion Patterns (Abstract)

John K. Tsotsos, York University

Marc Pomplun, University of Massachusetts at Boston

Julio C. Martinez-Trujillo, York University

Kunhao Zhou, York University

pp. 452-462

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V7: Camera Motion and Pose Estimation

Robust Estimation of Camera Rotation, Translation and Focal Length at High Outlier Rates (Abstract)

Onay Urfalioḡlu, University of Hannover

pp. 464-471

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Estimating Camera Motion through a 3D Cluttered Scene (Abstract)

Richard Mann, University of Waterloo

Michael S. Langer, McGill University

pp. 472-479

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Real-Time Hybrid Pose Estimation from Vision and Inertial Data (Abstract)

Marco Grimm, Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg

Rolf-Rainer Grigat, Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg

pp. 480-486

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V8: Re-Enforcement Learning/Thresholding and Pen Motion

Categorization and Learning of Pen Motion Using Hidden Markov Models (Abstract)

David Tausky, University of Waterloo

Richard Mann, University of Waterloo

pp. 488-495

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A Reinforcement Learning Framework for Parameter Control in Computer Vision Applications (Abstract)

Graham W. Taylor, University of Waterloo

pp. 496-503

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Q(λ)-Based Image Thresholding (Abstract)

Maryam Shokri, University of Waterloo

Hamid R. Tizhoosh, University of Waterloo

pp. 504-508

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Author Index

Author Index (PDF)

pp. 509-510