Using Enhanced Spherical Images for Object Representation.

Abstract

The processes involved in vision, manipulation, and spatial reasoning depend greatly on the particular representation of three-dimensional objects used. A novel representation, based on concepts of differential geometry is explored. Special attention is given to properties of the enhanced spherical image model, reconstruction of objects from their representation, and recognition of similarity with prototypes. Difficulties associated with representing smooth and non-convex bodies are also discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA078065

Entities

People

  • D. A. Smith

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Bodies
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Vision
  • Convex Bodies
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Curvature
  • Differential Geometry
  • Geometric Forms
  • Geometry
  • Hemispheres
  • Images
  • Machine Perception
  • Object Recognition
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Recognition
  • Three Dimensional

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  • Computer Vision.