An Introduction to 3D Computer Vision Techniques and Algorithms

This comprehensive introduction to 3D computer vision techniques and algorithms covers the construction of integrated vision systems and the application of vision to real-world problems. The practical implementation is underpinned by theoretical issues with accompanying downloadable software, case studies, and exercises. It includes a brief history of vision research, low-level image processing, scale-space vision, space reconstruction, multiview integration, and practical applications for 3D surface imaging and analysis. A valuable reference for practitioners and programmers in 3D computer vision, image processing, robotics, graphics, and mathematics, as well as advanced students and researchers.