{"title":"Series: Digital Imaging and Computer Vision","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDigital Imaging and Computer Vision\u003c\/strong\u003e series offers insightful explorations into the cutting-edge realms of image analysis, machine perception, and computational techniques. Readers can expect a blend of theoretical foundations and practical applications, bridging complex algorithms with real-world visual data interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection caters to enthusiasts and professionals alike, providing a thorough understanding of how digital imaging transforms industries and academia. With a focus on innovation, these works illuminate the intersection of technology and vision, inviting readers to engage deeply with the evolving landscape of computer vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dermoscopy-image-analysis-9781138892873","title":"Dermoscopy Image Analysis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDermoscopy\u003c\/em\u003e is a noninvasive skin imaging technique that uses optical magnification and either liquid immersion or cross-polarized lighting to make subsurface structures more easily visible when compared to conventional clinical images. It allows for the identification of dozens of morphological features that are particularly important in identifying malignant melanoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDermoscopy Image Analysis\u003c\/em\u003e summarises the state of the art of the computerised analysis of dermoscopy images. The book begins by discussing the influence of colour normalisation on classification accuracy and then:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInvestigates gray-world, max-RGB, and shades-of-gray colour constancy algorithms, showing significant gains in sensitivity and specificity on a heterogeneous set of images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProposes a new colour space that highlights the distribution of underlying melanin and haemoglobin colour pigments, leading to more accurate classification and border detection results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetermines that the latest border detection algorithms can achieve a level of agreement that is only slightly lower than the level of agreement among experienced dermatologists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides a comprehensive review of various methods for border detection, pigment network extraction, global pattern extraction, streak detection, and perceptually significant colour detection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetails a computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) system for melanomas that features an inexpensive acquisition tool, clinically meaningful features, and interpretable classification feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePresents a highly scalable CAD system implemented in the MapReduce framework, a novel CAD system for melanomas, and an overview of dermatological image databases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDescribes projects that made use of a publicly available database of dermoscopy images, which contains 200 high-quality images along with their medical annotations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDermoscopy Image Analysis\u003c\/em\u003e not only showcases recent advances but also explores future directions for this exciting subfield of medical image analysis, covering dermoscopy image analysis from preprocessing to classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605582758124,"sku":"9781138892873","price":111.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138892873-dermoscopy-image-analysis.jpg?v=1778132701"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-digital-imaging-and-computer-vision.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}