Author_Institution :
David Sarnoff Res. Center, Princeton, NJ, USA
Abstract :
A machine is designed, based on a pyramid architecture, that supports smart sensing and related highly efficient processing. Key elements of the design are (a) hierarchical data structures for image representation, (b) fine-to-coarse algorithms for the fast generation of image measures, (c) coarse-to-fine search strategies that rapidly locate objects or events within a scene, and (d) high-level control mechanisms that guide data gathering even as visual information is being interpreted. This system, known as the Pyramid Vision Machine, achieves high performance at modest cost. Design considerations and several applications are described.<>
Keywords :
computer architecture; computer vision; applications; coarse-to-fine search strategies; design considerations; fast generation of image measures; fine-to-coarse algorithms; guide data gathering; hierarchical data structures; high performance; high-level control mechanisms; highly efficient processing; image representation; modest cost; pyramid architecture; pyramid vision machine; rapidly locate objects; smart sensing;
