Building Computer Vision Applications Using Artificial Neural Networks

Computer vision is constantly evolving, and this book has been updated to reflect new topics that have emerged in the field since the first edition’s publication. All code used in the book has also been fully updated.

This second edition features new material covering image manipulation practices, image segmentation, feature extraction, and object identification using real-life scenarios to help reinforce each concept. These topics are essential for building advanced computer vision applications, and you’ll gain a thorough understanding of them. The book’s source code has been updated from TensorFlow 1.x to 2.x, and includes step-by-step examples using both OpenCV and TensorFlow with Python.

Upon completing this book, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to build your own computer vision applications using neural networks

What You Will Learn

• Understand image processing, manipulation techniques, and feature extraction methods
• Work with convolutional neural networks (CNN), single-shot detector (SSD), and YOLO
• Utilize large scale model development and cloud infrastructure deployment
• Gain an overview of FaceNet neural network architecture and develop a facial recognition system

Who This Book Is For

Those who possess a solid understanding of Python programming and wish to gain an understanding of computer vision and machine learning. It will prove beneficial to data scientists, deep learning experts, and students.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Prerequisites and Software Installation

Chapter 2: Core Concepts of Image and Video Processing

Chapter 3: Techniques of Image Processing

Chapter 4: Building a Machine Learning-Based Computer Vision System

Chapter 5: Deep Learning and Artificial Neural Networks

Chapter 6: Deep Learning in Object Detection

Chapter 7: Practical Example: Object Tracking in Videos

Chapter 8: Practical Example: Face Recognition

Chapter 9: Industrial Application: Real-Time Defect Detection in Industrial Manufacturing

Chapter 10: Computer Vision Modeling on the Cloud

About The Author

Shamshad Ansari is an author, inventor, and thought leader in the fields of computer vision, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science. He has extensive experience in high-scale, distributed, and parallel computing. Sam currently serves as an adjunct professor at George Mason University, teaching graduate-level programs within the Data Analytics Engineering department of the Volgenau School of Engineering. His areas of instruction encompass machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to aspiring professionals. Having authored multiple publications on topics such as machine learning, RFID, and high-scale enterprise computing, Sam’s contributions extend beyond academia. He holds four US patents related to healthcare AI, showcasing his innovative mindset and practical application of technology.

Throughout his extensive 20+ years of experience in enterprise software development, Sam has been involved with several tech startups and early-stage companies. He has played pivotal roles in building and expanding tech teams from the ground up, contributing to their eventual acquisition by larger organizations.

At the beginning of his career, he worked with esteemed institutions such as the US Department of Defense (DOD) and IBM, honing his skills and knowledge in the industry. Currently, Sam serves as the president and CEO of Accure, Inc., an AI company that he founded. He is the creator and architect of, and continues to make significant contributions to, Momentum AI, a no-code platform that encompasses data engineering, machine learning, AI, MLOps, data warehousing, and business intelligence. Throughout his career, Sam has made notable contributions in various domains

including healthcare, retail, supply chain, banking and finance, and manufacturing.