Contourlet Transforms for Feature Detection
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This project will involve the exploration of a directional extension of multidimensional wavelet transforms, called “contourlets”, to perform pattern recognition. First, the general concept of a directional extension vs. a regular multidimensional wavelet transform will be discussed and explain the reasoning behind the directional extension. Then, a comparison will be done using sample images between the contourlet transform and other edge detection methods for feature detection.
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Project White Paper - Contourlet Transforms for Feature Detection
This project will involve the exploration of a directional extension of multidimensional wavelet transforms, called “contourlets”, to perform pattern recognition. First, the general concept of a directional extension vs. a regular multidimensional wavelet transform will be discussed and explain the reasoning behind the directional extension. Then, an objective comparison will be done using samp...
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