A PYRAMID FRAMEWORK FOR EARLY VISION

Introduction. Hierarchical Frameworks for Early Vision. 2.1. Hierarchical Processing. 2.2. Hierarchical Multiresolution. 2.3. The Pyramid Architecture. Pyramid Based Visual Modules. 3.1. Introduction. 3.2. Preprocessing and Enhancement. 3.3. Subpopulation and Cluster Detection. 3.4. Region Detection and Delineation: Connected Components. 3.5. Region Detection and Delineation: Compact Regions. 3.6. Contour Representation and Extraction. 3.7. Textured Images. 3.8. Dynamic Images. Integration and Extensions. 4.1. Integration of Visual Modules. 4.2. Extensions. 4.3. The Data Driven Pyramid. 4.4. Conclusions. References. Index.