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In response to the exponentially increasing need to analyze vast amounts of data, Neural Networks for Applied Sciences and Engineering: From Fundamentals to Complex Pattern Recognition provides scient

This book provides an introduction to the use of geometric partial differential equations in image processing and computer vision. This research area brings a number of new concepts into the field, providing a very fundamental and formal approach to image processing. State-of-the-art practical results in a large number of real problems are achieved with the techniques described in this book. Applications covered include image segmentation, shape analysis, image enhancement, and tracking. This book will be a useful resource for researchers and practitioners. It is intended to provide information for people investigating new solutions to image processing problems as well as for people searching for existent advanced solutions.

This book presents an overview of the guidelines and strategies for transitioning an image or video processing algorithm from a research environment into a real-time constrained environment. Such guid

Chan (mathematics, University of California) and Shen (mathematics, University of Minnesota) develop the mathematical foundations of modern image processing and low-level computer vision. They first i

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The first of its kind, this book reviews image processing tools and techniques including Independent Component Analysis, Mutual Information, Markov Random Field Models and Support Vector Machines. The

This handbook explains basic and advanced concepts of image processing, provides a collection of algorithms, and demonstrates the algorithms with real-world scientific and technical applications. Upda

Digital holography and digital image processing are twins born by computer era. They share origin, theoretical base, methods and algorithms. The present book describes these common fundamentals princi

Nonlinear signal and image processing methods are fast emerging as an alternative to established linear methods for meeting the challenges of increasingly sophisticated applications. Advances in compu

McClelland and Rumelhart's Parallel Distributed Processing was the first book to present a definitive account of the newly revived connectionist/neural net paradigm for artificial intelligence and cog

This book provides a clear and detailed survey of basic neural network architectures and learning rules. In it, the authors emphasize mathematical analysis of networks, methods for training netw

The purpose of this monograph is to give the broad aspects of nonlinear identification and control using neural networks. It uses a number of simulated and industrial examples throughout, to demonstra

A comprehensive survey of techniques and applications in image and video processing and analysisA widely varied selection of experts provides extensive coverage of nonlinear model-based techniques in

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This book describes theoretical advances in the study of artificial neural networks. It explores probabilistic models of supervised learning problems, and addresses the key statistical and computational questions. Research on pattern classification with binary-output networks is surveyed, including a discussion of the relevance of the Vapnik–Chervonenkis dimension, and calculating estimates of the dimension for several neural network models. A model of classification by real-output networks is developed, and the usefulness of classification with a 'large margin' is demonstrated. The authors explain the role of scale-sensitive versions of the Vapnik–Chervonenkis dimension in large margin classification, and in real prediction. They also discuss the computational complexity of neural network learning, describing a variety of hardness results, and outlining two efficient constructive learning algorithms. The book is self-contained and is intended to be accessible to researchers and gradua

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Gives a brief overview of robotic dynamic modeling, presents structured network models for robots, and provides systematic approaches for neural networks based adaptive controller design for rigid rob

This internationally authored volume presents major findings, concepts, and methods of behavioral neuroscience coordinated with their simulation via neural networks. A central theme is that biobehavio

This book describes the signal processing aspects of neural networks. It begins with a presentation of the necessary background material in electronic circuits, mathematical modeling and analysis, signal processing, and neurosciences, and then proceeds to applications. These applications include small networks of neurons, such as those used in control of warm-up and flight in moths and control of respiration during exercise in humans. Next, a theory of mnemonic surfaces is developed and studied and material on pattern formation and cellular automata is presented. Finally, large networks are studied, such as the thalamus-reticular complex circuit, believed to be involved in focusing attention, and the development of connections in the visual cortex. Additional material is also provided about nonlinear wave propagation in networks. This book will serve as an excellent text for advanced undergraduates and graduates in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, medicine and life scie

This book describes the signal processing aspects of neural networks. It begins with a presentation of the necessary background material in electronic circuits, mathematical modeling and analysis, signal processing, and neurosciences, and then proceeds to applications. These applications include small networks of neurons, such as those used in control of warm-up and flight in moths and control of respiration during exercise in humans. Next, a theory of mnemonic surfaces is developed and studied and material on pattern formation and cellular automata is presented. Finally, large networks are studied, such as the thalamus-reticular complex circuit, believed to be involved in focusing attention, and the development of connections in the visual cortex. Additional material is also provided about nonlinear wave propagation in networks. This book will serve as an excellent text for advanced undergraduates and graduates in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, medicine and life scie

Neural networks and fuzzy systems represent two distinct technologies that deal with uncertainty. This definitive book presents the fundamentals of both technologies, and demonstrates how to combine t

Image processing and machine vision are fields of renewed interest in the commercial market. People in industry, managers, and technical engineers are looking for new technologies to move into the mar

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Image sequence processing is becoming a tremendous tool toanalyze spatio-temporal data in all areas of naturalscience. It is the key to studythe dynamics of of complexscientific phenomena. Me

This text is a beginning graduate-level introduction to neural networks, focussing on current theoretical models, examining what these models can reveal about how the brain functions, and discussing the ramifications for psychology, artificial intelligence and the construction of a new generation of intelligent computers. The book is divided into four parts. The first part gives an account of the anatomy of the central nervous system, followed by a brief introduction to neurophysiology. The second part is devoted to the dynamics of neuronal states, and demonstrates how very simple models may stimulate associative memory. The third part of the book discusses models of learning, including detailed discussions on the limits of memory storage, methods of learning and their associated models, associativity, and error correction. The final part reviews possible applications of neural networks in artificial intelligence, expert systems, optimization problems, and the construction of actual ne

This text is a beginning graduate-level introduction to neural networks, focussing on current theoretical models, examining what these models can reveal about how the brain functions, and discussing the ramifications for psychology, artificial intelligence and the construction of a new generation of intelligent computers. The book is divided into four parts. The first part gives an account of the anatomy of the central nervous system, followed by a brief introduction to neurophysiology. The second part is devoted to the dynamics of neuronal states, and demonstrates how very simple models may stimulate associative memory. The third part of the book discusses models of learning, including detailed discussions on the limits of memory storage, methods of learning and their associated models, associativity, and error correction. The final part reviews possible applications of neural networks in artificial intelligence, expert systems, optimization problems, and the construction of actual ne

One of the most exciting and potentially rewarding areas of scientific research is the study of the principles and mechanisms underlying brain function. It is also of great promise to future generations of computers. A growing group of researchers, adapting knowledge and techniques from a wide range of scientific disciplines, have made substantial progress understanding memory, the learning process, and self organization by studying the properties of models of neural networks - idealized systems containing very large numbers of connected neurons, whose interactions give rise to the special qualities of the brain. This book introduces and explains the techniques brought from physics to the study of neural networks and the insights they have stimulated. It is written at a level accessible to the wide range of researchers working on these problems - statistical physicists, biologists, computer scientists, computer technologists and cognitive psychologists. The author presents a coherent a

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跟著 C++之父學程式設計 本書將幫助讀者掌握程式設計的基本原理，並培養實務上所需的開發技能。本書前幾版已成功陪伴數以千計的學子踏上程式設計之路。此次經過修訂與更新，內容更加完善。 ■ 讓您編寫出他人也能使用與維護的優質程式。 ■ 著重於基本概念和技巧，而非晦澀難懂的語言技術細節。 ■ 不只是C++的語言入門，更是針對整體程式設計的導論，包括程序式、物件導向和泛型程式設計。 ■ 涵蓋當代的高階技巧，以及有效利用硬體所需的低階技巧。 ■ 為您提供堅實基礎，得以撰寫出實用、正確、具有型別安全性、可維護和高效率的程式碼。 ■ 主要為從未寫過程式的人所設計，但即使是經驗豐富的程式設計師也認為本書是精進概念與技巧的絕佳參考。 ■ 涵蓋廣泛的基本概念、設計和程式設計技巧、語言功能和程式庫。 ■ 使用現代C++（C++20 和 C++23）。 ■ 詳細介紹內建型別和使用者定義型別的設計與使用，包括輸入、輸出、計算和簡單的圖形繪製與GUI。 ■ 提供C++標準程式庫容器和演算法的入門介紹。 ■ 書中範例程式與練習題旨在強化學習與實作能力，本書無提供程式碼下載與書中習題解答。

本書為 David Walliams 首部聖誕主題故事，充滿幽默與動作場面，講述一場發生在平安夜的驚險冒險。全球最知名的玩具店遭遇竊賊突襲，店內的聖誕老人與他的兒子意外被困其中，兩人必須善用身邊各式玩具，展開機智反擊。從彈簧鞋到臭氣彈，從遙控直升機到泡泡槍，每樣玩具都成為對抗壞蛋的奇招武器。Walliams 以其一貫誇張風趣的筆法，為聖誕故事注入快節奏與家庭溫情，是一本能讓讀者邊笑邊翻頁的節慶讀物。From number one king of comedy David Walliams comes his first Christmas caper - packed full of hilarious toy-shop action!?The perfect Christmas gift for kids of all ages?Hilarious seasonal adventure from king of comedy David Walliams?A fun, funny and heartwarming story for the whole familyIt's the night of Christmas Eve.In the most famous toy shop in the world, a robbery is underway.The shop's Santa and his son are locked inside with the baddies.Can our heroes stop them using just the toys in the shop as weapons?Pogo sticks! Bouncy balls! Remote-controlled helicopters! Bubble guns! Slime! Slinkies! Stink bombs!Santa & Son is a hilarious action adventure, and sure to become a Christmas classic.

用自己的水瓶、關燈、重複利用舊衣服——原來保護地球可以這麼簡單！《10 Things I Can Do to Help My World》以互動翻頁設計，介紹10個孩子每天都能做到的小行動。插圖鮮明大方，語言簡單親切，不僅鼓勵幼兒主動參與環保，也為親子共讀帶來溫暖啟發。這是一本讓行動從閱讀開始的環保入門繪本。Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference--like filling up your reusable water bottle, upcycling old clothes, or any of the other clever suggestions in this eco-picture book with fun die-cut pages and flaps. Do you bring leftovers for lunch? Or shop for fresh, unpackaged produce at the farmers' market? Perhaps you opt for a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one, or take public transportation when you go out? Creativity plays a part, too--in crafty projects like using an eggshell as a little container to grow watercress, or making a wildlife shelter in your backyard. With ten doable suggestions, bright illustrations, and short explanations of how the actions help to protect the earth, Melanie Walsh shows even the youngest eco-warriors several easy ways to weave green choices into their everyday lives.