Foreword

Conference Committee (PDF)

pp. xiv

Additional Referees (PDF)

pp. xv

Session 1: Object and Shape Detection

Automatic Character Location and Segmentation in Color Scene Images (Abstract)

Hao Wang, Nokia Research Center

pp. 0002

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Lip Detection and Tracking (Abstract)

A. Caplier, Laboratoire des Images et des Signaux

pp. 0008

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Recognition of Shape-Changing Hand Gestures Based on Switching Linear Model (Abstract)

Mun Ho Jeong, Saitama University

Yoshinori Kuno, Saitama University

Nobutaka Shimada, Saitama University

Yoshiaki Shirai, Osaka University

pp. 0014

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2D Shape Recognition by Hidden Markov Models (Abstract)

Manuele Bicego, University di Verona

Vittorio Murino, University di Verona

pp. 0020

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Session 2: Face Recognition

Bayesian Face Recognition with Deformable Image Models (Abstract)

Baback Moghaddam, Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratory

Chahab Nastar, INRIA Rocquencourt

Alex Pentland, MIT Media Laboratory

pp. 0026

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Spatial Clustering of Pixels in the Mouth Area of Face Images (Abstract)

Mohammad Sadeghi, University of Surrey

Josef Kittler, University of Surrey

Kieron Messer, University of Surrey

pp. 0036

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Eigenspace-Based Recognition of Faces: Comparisons and a New Approach (Abstract)

Pablo Navarrete, Universidad de Chile

Javier Ruiz-del-Solar, Universidad de Chile

pp. 0042

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Integrated 2D and 3D Images for Face Recognition (Abstract)

Yingjie Wang, Nanyang Technological University

Chin-Seng Chua, Nanyang Technological University

Yeong-Khing Ho, Nanyang Technological University

Ying Ren, Nanyang Technological University

pp. 0048

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Session 3: Image Segmentation

Feature Based Merging of Application Specific Regions (Abstract)

A. Rydberg, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

G. Borgefors, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

pp. 0056

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Maximum Likelihood Motion Segmentation Using Eigendecomposition (Abstract)

A. Robles-Kelly, University of York

E. R. Hancock, University of York

pp. 0063

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Wavelet-Based Texture Segmentation of Remotely Sensed Images (Abstract)

Mausumi Acharyya, Indian Statistical Institute

Malay K. Kundu, Indian Statistical Institute

pp. 0069

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Invited Talk 1

Visual Grouping and Object Recognition (Abstract)

Jitendra Malik, University of California at Berkeley

pp. 0612

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Session 4: Feature Extraction

Motion Detection with Non-stationary Background (Abstract)

Ying Ren, Nanyang Technological University

Chin-Seng Chua, Nanyang Technological University

Yeong-Khing Ho, Nanyang Technological University

pp. 0078

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Analysing and Simplifying Histograms Using Scale-Trees (Abstract)

Stuart Gibson, University of East Anglia

Richard Harvey, University of East Anglia

pp. 0084

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Poster Session A: Early Vision and Image Analysis

A Modified Fuzzy ART for Image Segmentation (Abstract)

L. Cinque, Universit? di Roma "La Sapienza"

G. L. Foresti, Universit? di Udine

A. Gumina, Universit? di Roma "La Sapienza"

S. Levialdi, Universit? di Roma "La Sapienza"

pp. 0102

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Real-Time Tracking and Reproduction of 3D Human Body Motion (Abstract)

Carlo Colombo, Dipartimento di Sistemi e Informatica

Alberto Del Bimbo, Dipartimento di Sistemi e Informatica

Alessandro Valli, Dipartimento di Sistemi e Informatica

pp. 0108

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Image Segmentation for Appearance-Based Self-Localisation (Abstract)

P. Zingaretti, Istituto di Informatica

L. Bossoletti, Istituto di Informatica

pp. 0113

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Circle Detection Based on Orientation Matching (Abstract)

Michele Ceccarelli, University of Sannio

Alfredo Petrosino, CPS, National Research Council

Giuliano Laccetti, University of Naples "Federico II"

pp. 0119

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Concurrent Edge/Region Detection from a Peano Scan (Abstract)

Guna Seetharaman, University of Louisiana

Samia Bouchafa, University Paris XI

Bertrand Zavidovique, University Paris XI

pp. 0125

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Increasing Efficiency of Hausdorff Approach for Tracking Real Scenes with Complex Environments (Abstract)

Elena Sánchez Nielsen, Universidad de La Laguna

J. Lorenzo Navarro, Universidad de Las Palmas de G. C.

M. Hernández Tejera, Universidad de Las Palmas de G. C.

pp. 0131

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Remote Sensed Images Segmentation through Shape Refinement (Abstract)

G. Gallo, Universit? di Catania

G. Grasso, Universit? di Catania

S. Nicotra, Universit? di Catania

A. Pulvirenti, Universit? di Catania

pp. 0137

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Temporal Filtering of Disparity Measurements (Abstract)

L. Di Stefano, University of Bologna

S. Mattoccia, University of Bologna

G. Neri, University of Bologna

D. Piccinini, University of Bologna

pp. 0145

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Clustering Context Properties of Wavelet Coefficients in Automatic Modelling and Image Coding (Abstract)

Joonas Lehtinen, Turku Centre for Computer Science (TUCS)

Juha Kivijärvi, Turku Centre for Computer Science (TUCS)

pp. 0151

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Intermediate Representation in Model Based Recognition Using Straight Line and Ellipsoidal Arc Primitives (Abstract)

Sergiu Nedevschi, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

Tiberiu Marita, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

Daniela Puiu, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

pp. 0156

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Attentive Billboards (Abstract)

Ismail Haritaoglu, IBM Almaden Research Center

Myron Flickner, IBM Almaden Research Center

pp. 0162

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Image Analysis of Crosswalk (Abstract)

Tadayoshi Shioyama, Kyoto Institute of Technology

Haiyuan Wu, Kyoto Institute of Technology

Yuna Nishibe, Kyoto Institute of Technology

Naoki Nakamura, Kyoto Institute of Technology

Suguru Kitawaki, Kyoto Institute of Technology

pp. 0168

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Noise Filtering of Periodic Image Sequences (Abstract)

Alessio Plebe, University of Catania

pp. 0174

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Multiscale Fundamental Forms: A Multimodal Image Wavelet Representation (Abstract)

P. Scheunders, University of Antwerp

pp. 0179

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Multivalued Image Segmentation Based on First Fundamental Form (Abstract)

P. Scheunders, University of Antwerp

pp. 0185

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Session 5: Applications I

Text Enhancement with Asymmetric Filter for Video OCR (Abstract)

Datong Chen, Dalle Molle Institute for Perceptual Artificial Intelligence

Kim Shearer, Dalle Molle Institute for Perceptual Artificial Intelligence

Hervé Bourlard, Dalle Molle Institute for Perceptual Artificial Intelligence

pp. 0192

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Towards Teleconferencing by View Synthesis and Large-Baseline Stereo (Abstract)

Francesco Isgrò, Heriot-Watt University

Emanuele Trucco, Heriot-Watt University

Li-Qun Xu, BTexact Technologies - Research

pp. 0198

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Impact of Pixel per Processor Ratio on Embedded SIMD Architectures (Abstract)

Antonio Gentile, Universit? di Palermo

D. Scott Wills, Georgia Institute of Technology

pp. 0204

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A Neurodynamical Retinal Network Based on Reaction-Diffusion Systems (Abstract)

Matthias S. Keil, Instituto d? Optica (CSIC)

Gabriel Cristòbal, Instituto d? Optica (CSIC)

Heiko Neumann, University of Ulm

pp. 0209

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3D Biological Object Detection and Labeling in Multidimensional Microscopy Imaging (Abstract)

Juhui Wang, INRA

Alain Trubuil, INRA

Christine Graffigne, Universite de Paris V

pp. 0215

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Invited Talk 2

Digital Geometry Fundaments: Application to Plane Recognition (Abstract)

J.M. Chassery, Domaine Universitaire

F. Dupont, Domaine Universitaire

I. Sivignon, Domaine Universitaire

J. Vittone, Domaine Universitaire

pp. 0622

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Session 6: Image Retrieval

CONTEXT: A Technique for Image Retrieval Integrating CONtour and TEXTure Information (Abstract)

Riccardo Distasi, Universita di Salerno

Michele Nappi, Universita di Salerno

Maurizio Tucci, Universita di Salerno

Sergio Vitulano, Facolta di Medicina

pp. 0224

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Using Contextual Information for Image Retrieval (Abstract)

L. Gregory, University Of Surrey

J. Kittler, University Of Surrey

pp. 0230

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A Method for Content-Based Similarity Retrieval of Images Using Two Dimensional DP Matching Algorithm (Abstract)

Yuehu Liu, 4-2-1 Nukui-Kitamachi

Hiroshi Emoto, 4-2-1 Nukui-Kitamachi

Tetsuya Fujii, 4-2-1 Nukui-Kitamachi

Shinji Ozawa, Keio University

pp. 0236

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Poster Session B: Pattern Recognition and Image Inference

Texture Synthesis Using Image Pyramids and Self-Organizing Maps (Abstract)

Patricio Parada, Universidad de Chile

Javier Ruiz-del-Solar, Universidad de Chile

pp. 0244

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A Semi-direct Approach to Structure from Motion (Abstract)

Paolo Favaro, Washington University

Hailin Jin, Washington University

Stefano Soatto, University of California, Los Angeles

pp. 0250

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Discriminant Basis for Object Classification (Abstract)

David Guillamet, Universitat Aut?noma de Barcelona

Jordi Vitrià, Universitat Aut?noma de Barcelona

pp. 0256

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A Genetic Algorithm for Image Segmentation (Abstract)

Giosuè Lo Bosco, Universit? di Palermo

pp. 0262

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Neural Network Analysis of MINERVA Scene Analysis Benchmark (Abstract)

Markos Markou, University of Exeter

Sameer Singh, University of Exeter

Mona Sharma, University of Exeter

pp. 0267

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Learning and Caricaturing the Face Space Using Self-Organization and Hebbian Learning for Face Processing (Abstract)

Albert Pujol, Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona

Juan José Villanueva, Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona

Harry Wechsler, George Mason University

pp. 0273

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A Probabilistic Model for the Human Skin Color (Abstract)

T.S. Caetano, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - Instituto de Inform?tica

D.A.C. Barone, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - Instituto de Inform?tica

pp. 0279

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View Synthesis from Two Uncalibrated Images (Abstract)

Fadi Dornaika, York University

pp. 0284

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A Flexible Algorithm for Image Matching (Abstract)

Francesca Odone, Universit? di Genova

Alessandro Verri, Universit? di Genova

Emanuele Trucco, Heriot-Watt University

pp. 0290

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Effectiveness Evaluation of Word Characteristics Obtained from 3-D Image Information for Lipreading (Abstract)

Koji Uda, Tokyo Metropolitan University

Norio Tagawa, Tokyo Metropolitan University

Akihiro Minagawa, Tokyo Metropolitan University

Tadashi Moriya, Tokyo Metropolitan University

pp. 0296

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Automatic Graph Extraction from Color Images (Abstract)

T. Lourens, Japan Science and Technology Corporation

H. G. Okuno, Japan Science and Technology Corporation

H. Kitano, Japan Science and Technology Corporation

pp. 0302

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Using Feature-Vector Based Analysis, Based on Principal Component Analysis and Independent Component Analysis, for Analyzing Hyperspectral Images (Abstract)

Hamed Hamid Muhammed, Uppsala University

Petra Ammenberg, Uppsala University

Ewert Bengtsson, Uppsala University

pp. 0309

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Automatic Features Detection for Overlapping Face Images on their 3D Range Models (Abstract)

Raffaella Lanzarotti, Universit? degli Studi di Milano

Paola Campadelli, Universit? degli Studi di Milano

N. Alberto Borghese, INB, Lab. Human Motion Analysis and Virtual Reality, CNR

pp. 0316

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Weighted Distance Transforms in Rectangular Grids (Abstract)

Ida-Maria Sintorn, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Gunilla Borgefors, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

pp. 0322

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A Hierarchical Framework for Modal Correspondence Matching (Abstract)

Marco Carcassoni, University of York

Edwin R. Hancock, University of York

pp. 0327

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Session 7: Early Vision

A System for Tracking Laboratory Animals Based on Optical Flow and Active Contours (Abstract)

Zoran Kalafatic, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing Unska 3

Slobodan Ribaric, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing Unska 3

Vladimir Stanisavljevic, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing Unska 3

pp. 0334

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An Information-Theoretic Approach to Active Vision (Abstract)

Giuseppe Boccignone, Universit? di Salerno

Mario Ferraro, Universit? di Torino

Terry Caelli, The University of Alberta

pp. 0340

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Real-Time Disparity Analysis for Applications in Immersive Tele-Conference Scenarios: A Comparative Study (Abstract)

pp. 0346

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Invited Talk 3

Integrated Tracking with Vision and Sound (Abstract)

Andrew Blake, Microsoft Research

Michel Gangnet, Microsoft Research

Patrick Perez, Microsoft Research

Jaco Vermaak, Microsoft Research

pp. 0354

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Session 8: Video Processing

Detecting Objects, Shadows and Ghosts in Video Streams by Exploiting Color and Motion Information (Abstract)

R. Cucchiara, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

C. Grana, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

A. Prati, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

M. Piccardi, University of Ferrara

pp. 0360

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Detection and Description of Human Running Behaviour in Sports Video Multimedia Database (Abstract)

Fangxiang Cheng, University of Surrey

William J. Christmas, University of Surrey

Josef Kittler, University of Surrey

pp. 0366

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Model Tracking for Video-Based Virtual Reality (Abstract)

Alberto Valinetti, Universit? degli Studi di Verona

Andrea Fusiello, Universit? degli Studi di Verona

Vittorio Murino, Universit? degli Studi di Verona

pp. 0372

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Poster Session C: Visual Processing for Communication

RF*IPF: A Weighting Scheme for Multimedia Information Retrieval (Abstract)

James Z. Wang, The Pennsylvania State University

Yanping Du, The Pennsylvania State University

pp. 0380

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Classifying Audio of Movies by a Multi-Expert System (Abstract)

M. de Santo, Universit? di Salerno

G. Percannella, Universit? di Salerno

C. Sansone, Universit? di Napoli

M. Vento, Universit? di Napoli

pp. 0386

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A World Wide Web Region-Based Image Search Engine (Abstract)

I. Kompatsiaris, Informatics and Telematics Institute

E. Triantafyllou, Informatics and Telematics Institute

M.G. Strintzis, Informatics and Telematics Institute

pp. 0392

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Session 9: Classification and Modeling

Modeling Dense Range Images through Fast Polygonal Approximations (Abstract)

Hélio Pedrini, Federal University of Paran?

pp. 0448

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A Method for Error Rejection in Multiple Classifier Systems (Abstract)

Giorgio Fumera, Univ. of Cagliari

Fabio Roli, Univ. of Cagliari

Gianni Vernazza, Univ. of Genoa

pp. 0454

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Global Optimization of Deformable Surface Meshes Based on Genetic Algorithms (Abstract)

Jussi Tohka, Tampere University of Technology

pp. 0459

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A Robust Eigendecomposition Framework for Inexact Graph-Matching (Abstract)

B. Luo, University of York

E.R. Hancock, University of York

pp. 0465

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Poster Session D: Applications

From Cross-Country Autonomous Navigation to Intelligent Deep Space Communications: Visual Sensor Processing at JPL (Abstract)

Roberto Manduchi, Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Larry Matthies, Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Fabrizio Pollara, Jet Propulsion Laboratory

pp. 0472

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Masayoshi Kanoh, Nagoya Institute of Technology

Shogo Yasuhara, Nagoya Institute of Technology

Hidenori Itoh, Nagoya Institute of Technology

Shohei Kato, Toyota National College of Technology

pp. 0478

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Knowledge Based Reconstruction of Buildings (Abstract)

Ildiko Suveg, Delft University of Technology

George Vosselman, Delft University of Technology

pp. 0484

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Recognition Driven Burst Transmissions in Distributed Third Generation Surveillance Systems (Abstract)

Franco Oberti, University of Genoa

Giancarlo Ferrari, University of Genoa

Carlo S. Regazzoni, University of Genoa

pp. 0490

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Representing Volumetric Vascular Structures Using Curve Skeletons (Abstract)

Ingela Nyström, Uppsala University

Gabriella Sanniti di Baja, Italian National Research Council

Stina Svensson, Swedish Univ. of Agric. Sc.

pp. 0495

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IMAGENCIES: Network Image Services for Telemedicine Applications (Abstract)

Vito Roberto, University of Udine

Vincenzo Della Mea, University of Udine

pp. 0501

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A Genetic Algorithm for Scratch Removal in Static Images (Abstract)

Domenico Tegolo, Universit? di Palermo

Francesco Isgrò, Heriot-Watt University

pp. 0507

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A Naive Approach to Compose Aerial Images in a Mosaic Fashion (Abstract)

Domenico Tegolo, Universit? di Palermo

Cesare Valenti, Universit? di Palermo

pp. 0512

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Classification of Cat Ganglion Retinal Cells and Implications for Shape-Function Relationship (Abstract)

Regina Célia Coelho, University of S?o Paulo

Cesare Valenti, University of Palermo

Júlia Sawaki Tanaka, University of S?o Paulo

Luciano da Fontoura Costa, University of S?o Paulo

pp. 0517

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ISAR Image Analysis by Subspace Method: Automatic Extraction and Identification of Ship Profile (Abstract)

Atsuto Maki, Toshiba Corporation

Kazuhiro Fukui, Toshiba Corporation

Kazunori Onoguchi, Toshiba Corporation

Ken-ichi Maeda, Toshiba Corporation

pp. 0523

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A Neural Network-Based Image Processing System for Detection of Vandal Acts in Unmanned Railway Environments (Abstract)

Claudio Sacchi, University of Genoa

Carlo Regazzoni, University of Genoa

Gianni Vernazza, University of Genoa

pp. 0529

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A Taxonomy for Image Authentication Techniques and its Application to the Current State of the Art (Abstract)

M.G. Albanesi, University of Pavia

M. Ferretti, University of Pavia

F. Guerrini, University of Pavia

pp. 0535

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Analysis of Pixel-Level Algorithms for Video Surveillance Applications (Abstract)

Luigi Di Stefano, University of Bologna

Giovanni Neri, University of Bologna

Enrico Viarani, University of Bologna

pp. 0541

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Efficient Methods for Scratch Removal in Image Sequences (Abstract)

Lucia Maddalena, Center for Research on Parallel Computing and Supercomputers (CPS-CNR)

pp. 0547

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Material Determination from Reflectance Properties in Aerial Urban Images (Abstract)

A-C. Carrilero, Ecole Nationale Sup?rieure des T?l?communications

H. Maître, Ecole Nationale Sup?rieure des T?l?communications

M. Roux, Ecole Nationale Sup?rieure des T?l?communications

pp. 0553

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A Vision Agent for Mobile Robot Navigation in Time-Variable Environments (Abstract)

A. Chella, University of Palermo

S. Vitabile, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche

R. Sorbello, University of Palermo

pp. 0559

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Goal Distance Estimation in Soccer Game (Abstract)

A. Branca, CNR

E. Stella, CNR

N. Ancona, CNR

A. Distante, CNR

pp. 0565

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Session 10: Applications II

Road Signs Recognition Using a Dynamic Pixel Aggregation Technique in the HSV Color Space (Abstract)

S. Vitabile, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche

G. Pollaccia, Universita' di Palermo

G. Pilato, Universita' di Palermo

F. Sorbello, Universita' di Palermo

pp. 0572

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Grey-Level Morphology Based Segmentation of MRI of the Human Cortex (Abstract)

Roger Hult, Uppsala University

pp. 0578

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Improved Minimum Distance Classification with Gaussian Outlier Detection for Industrial Inspection (Abstract)

Daniel Toth, University of Luebeck

Til Aach, University of Luebeck

pp. 0584

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Root Growth Analysis in Physiological Coordinates (Abstract)

Norbert Kirchgeßner, University of Heidelberg

Hagen Spies, University of Heidelberg

Hanno Scharr, University of Heidelberg

Uli Schurr, University of Heidelberg

pp. 0589

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Session 11: Image Compression

Contextual Color Quantization Algorithm (Abstract)

M.P. Yu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

K.C. Lo, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

pp. 0596

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Psychovisual and Statistical Optimization of Quantization Tables for DCT Compression Engines (Abstract)

S. Battiato, STMicroeletronics

M. Mancuso, STMicroeletronics

A. Bosco, STMicroeletronics

M. Guarnera, STMicroeletronics

pp. 0602

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Detection of Blocking Artifacts of Compressed Still Images (Abstract)

G.A. Triantafyllidis, Informatics and Telematics Institute

D. Tzovaras, Informatics and Telematics Institute

M.G. Strintzis, Informatics and Telematics Institute

pp. 0607

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Index of Authors (PDF)

pp. 0637