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Author (up) Francesco Ciompi; Oriol Pujol; Oriol Rodriguez-Leor; Angel Serrano; J. Mauri; Petia Radeva edit  doi
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  Title On in-vitro and in-vivo IVUS data fusion Type Conference Article
  Year 2009 Publication 12th International Conference of the Catalan Association for Artificial Intelligence Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 202 Issue Pages 147-156  
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  Abstract The design and the validation of an automatic plaque characterization technique based on Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) usually requires a data ground-truth. The histological analysis of post-mortem coronary arteries is commonly assumed as the state-of-the-art process for the extraction of a reliable data-set of atherosclerotic plaques. Unfortunately, the amount of data provided by this technique is usually few, due to the difficulties in collecting post-mortem cases and phenomena of tissue spoiling during histological analysis. In this paper we tackle the process of fusing in-vivo and in-vitro IVUS data starting with the analysis of recently proposed approaches for the creation of an enhanced IVUS data-set; furthermore, we propose a new approach, named pLDS, based on semi-supervised learning with a data selection criterion. The enhanced data-set obtained by each one of the analyzed approaches is used to train a classifier for tissue characterization purposes. Finally, the discriminative power of each classifier is quantitatively assessed and compared by classifying a data-set of validated in-vitro IVUS data.  
  Address Cardona (Spain)  
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  ISSN ISBN 978-1-60750-061-2 Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference CCIA  
  Notes MILAB;HuPBA Approved no  
  Call Number BCNPCL @ bcnpcl @ CPR2009d Serial 1204  
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Author (up) Francesco Ciompi; Oriol Pujol; Oriol Rodriguez-Leor; Carlo Gatta; Angel Serrano; Petia Radeva edit  doi
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  Title Enhancing In-Vitro IVUS Data for Tissue Characterization Type Conference Article
  Year 2009 Publication 4th Iberian Conference on Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5524 Issue Pages 241–248  
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  Abstract Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) data validation is usually performed by comparing post-mortem (in-vitro) IVUS data and corresponding histological analysis of the tissue, obtaining a reliable ground truth. The main drawback of this method is the few number of available study cases due to the complex procedure of histological analysis. In this work we propose a novel semi-supervised approach to enhance the in-vitro training set by including examples from in-vivo coronary plaques data set. For this purpose, a Sequential Floating Forward Selection method is applied on in-vivo data and plaque characterization performances are evaluated by Leave-One-Patient-Out cross-validation technique. Supervised data inclusion improves global classification accuracy from 89.39% to 91.82%.  
  Address Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal  
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  Publisher Springer Berlin Heidelberg Place of Publication Editor  
  Language Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title LNCS  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0302-9743 ISBN 978-3-642-02171-8 Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference IbPRIA  
  Notes MILAB;HuPBA Approved no  
  Call Number BCNPCL @ bcnpcl @ CPR2009a Serial 1162  
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Author (up) Gemma Roig; Xavier Boix; Fernando De la Torre edit  openurl
  Title Optimal Feature Selection for Subspace Image Matching Type Conference Article
  Year 2009 Publication 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Subspace Methods in conjunction Abbreviated Journal  
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  Abstract Image matching has been a central research topic in computer vision over the last decades. Typical approaches to correspondence involve matching feature points between images. In this paper, we present a novel problem for establishing correspondences between a sparse set of image features and a previously learned subspace model. We formulate the matching task as an energy minimization, and jointly optimize over all possible feature assignments and parameters of the subspace model. This problem is in general NP-hard. We propose a convex relaxation approximation, and develop two optimization strategies: naïve gradient-descent and quadratic programming. Alternatively, we reformulate the optimization criterion as a sparse eigenvalue problem, and solve it using a recently proposed backward greedy algorithm. Experimental results on facial feature detection show that the quadratic programming solution provides better selection mechanism for relevant features.  
  Address Kyoto, Japan  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number Admin @ si @ RBT2009 Serial 1233  
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Author (up) Hany Salah Eldeen edit  openurl
  Title Colour Naming in Context through a Perceptual Model Type Report
  Year 2009 Publication CVC Technical Report Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 130 Issue Pages  
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  Corporate Author Computer Vision Center Thesis Master's thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Bellaterra, Barcelona Editor  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number Admin @ si @ Eld2009 Serial 2389  
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Author (up) Ignasi Rius; Jordi Gonzalez; Javier Varona; Xavier Roca edit  doi
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  Title Action-specific motion prior for efficient bayesian 3D human body tracking Type Journal Article
  Year 2009 Publication Pattern Recognition Abbreviated Journal PR  
  Volume 42 Issue 11 Pages 2907–2921  
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  Abstract In this paper, we aim to reconstruct the 3D motion parameters of a human body
model from the known 2D positions of a reduced set of joints in the image plane.
Towards this end, an action-specific motion model is trained from a database of real
motion-captured performances. The learnt motion model is used within a particle
filtering framework as a priori knowledge on human motion. First, our dynamic
model guides the particles according to similar situations previously learnt. Then, the solution space is constrained so only feasible human postures are accepted as valid solutions at each time step. As a result, we are able to track the 3D configuration of the full human body from several cycles of walking motion sequences using only the 2D positions of a very reduced set of joints from lateral or frontal viewpoints.
 
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  ISSN 0031-3203 ISBN Medium  
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  Call Number ISE @ ise @ RGV2009 Serial 1159  
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Author (up) Ivan Huerta; Michael Holte; Thomas B. Moeslund; Jordi Gonzalez edit  doi
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  Title Detection and Removal of Chromatic Moving Shadows in Surveillance Scenarios Type Conference Article
  Year 2009 Publication 12th International Conference on Computer Vision Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1499 - 1506  
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  Abstract Segmentation in the surveillance domain has to deal with shadows to avoid distortions when detecting moving objects. Most segmentation approaches dealing with shadow detection are typically restricted to penumbra shadows. Therefore, such techniques cannot cope well with umbra shadows. Consequently, umbra shadows are usually detected as part of moving objects. In this paper we present a novel technique based on gradient and colour models for separating chromatic moving cast shadows from detected moving objects. Firstly, both a chromatic invariant colour cone model and an invariant gradient model are built to perform automatic segmentation while detecting potential shadows. In a second step, regions corresponding to potential shadows are grouped by considering “a bluish effect” and an edge partitioning. Lastly, (i) temporal similarities between textures and (ii) spatial similarities between chrominance angle and brightness distortions are analysed for all potential shadow regions in order to finally identify umbra shadows. Unlike other approaches, our method does not make any a-priori assumptions about camera location, surface geometries, surface textures, shapes and types of shadows, objects, and background. Experimental results show the performance and accuracy of our approach in different shadowed materials and illumination conditions.  
  Address Kyoto, Japan  
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  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1550-5499 ISBN 978-1-4244-4420-5 Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference ICCV  
  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number ISE @ ise @ HHM2009 Serial 1213  
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Author (up) J.L.Bruguera; R.Casado; M.Martinez; I.Corral; Enric Marti; L.A.Branda edit  openurl
  Title El apoyo institucional como elemento favorecedor de la coordinación docente: experiencias en diferentes universidades Type Miscellaneous
  Year 2009 Publication Revista Red-U Abbreviated Journal  
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  Notes IAM Approved no  
  Call Number IAM @ iam @ BCM2009 Serial 1490  
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Author (up) Jaume Garcia edit   pdf
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  Title Statistical Models of the Architecture and Function of the Left Ventricle Type Book Whole
  Year 2009 Publication PhD Thesis, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona-CVC Abbreviated Journal  
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  Abstract Cardiovascular Diseases, specially those affecting the Left Ventricle (LV), are the leading cause of death in developed countries with approximately a 30% of all global deaths. In order to address this public health concern, physicians focus on diagnosis and therapy planning. On one hand, early and accurate detection of Regional Wall Motion Abnormalities (RWMA) significantly contributes to a quick diagnosis and prevents the patient to reach more severe stages. On the other hand, a thouroughly knowledge of the normal gross anatomy of the LV, as well as, the distribution of its muscular fibers is crucial for designing specific interventions and therapies (such as pacemaker implanction). Statistical models obtained from the analysis of different imaging modalities allow the computation of the normal ranges of variation within a given population. Normality models are a valuable tool for the definition of objective criterions quantifying the degree of (anomalous) deviation of the LV function and anatomy for a given subject. The creation of statistical models involve addressing three main issues: extraction of data from images, definition of a common domain for comparison of data across patients and designing appropriate statistical analysis schemes. In this PhD thesis we present generic image processing tools for the creation of statistical models of the LV anatomy and function. On one hand, we use differential geometry concepts to define a computational framework (the Normalized Parametric Domain, NPD) suitable for the comparison and fusion of several clinical scores obtained over the LV. On the other hand, we present a variational approach (the Harmonic Phase Flow, HPF) for the estimation of myocardial motion that provides dense and continuous vector fields without overestimating motion at injured areas. These tools are used for the creation of statistical models. Regarding anatomy, we obtain an atlas jointly modelling, both, LV gross anatomy and fiber architecture. Regarding function, we compute normality patterns of scores characterizing the (global and local) LV function and explore, for the first time, the configuration of local scores better suited for RWMA detection.  
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  Publisher Ediciones Graficas Rey Place of Publication Editor Debora Gil  
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  Notes IAM Approved no  
  Call Number IAM @ iam @ Gar2009a Serial 1499  
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Author (up) Jaume Gibert edit  openurl
  Title Learning structural representations and graph matching paradigms in the context of object recognition Type Report
  Year 2009 Publication CVC Technical Report Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 143 Issue Pages  
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  Corporate Author Computer Vision Center Thesis Master's thesis  
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  Notes DAG Approved no  
  Call Number Admin @ si @ Gib2009 Serial 2397  
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Author (up) Javier Marin edit  openurl
  Title Virtual learning for real testing Type Report
  Year 2009 Publication CVC Technical Report Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 150 Issue Pages  
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  Corporate Author Computer Vision Center Thesis Master's thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication bell Editor  
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  Notes ADAS Approved no  
  Call Number Admin @ si @ Mar2009c Serial 2403  
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Author (up) Javier Vazquez; C. Alejandro Parraga; Maria Vanrell edit  openurl
  Title Ordinal pairwise method for natural images comparison Type Journal Article
  Year 2009 Publication Perception Abbreviated Journal PER  
  Volume 38 Issue Pages 180  
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  Abstract 38(Suppl.)ECVP Abstract Supplement
We developed a new psychophysical method to compare different colour appearance models when applied to natural scenes. The method was as follows: two images (processed by different algorithms) were displayed on a CRT monitor and observers were asked to select the most natural of them. The original images were gathered by means of a calibrated trichromatic digital camera and presented one on top of the other on a calibrated screen. The selection was made by pressing on a 6-button IR box, which allowed observers to consider not only the most natural but to rate their selection. The rating system allowed observers to register how much more natural was their chosen image (eg, much more, definitely more, slightly more), which gave us valuable extra information on the selection process. The results were analysed considering both the selection as a binary choice (using Thurstone's law of comparative judgement) and using Bradley-Terry method for ordinal comparison. Our results show a significant difference in the rating scales obtained. Although this method has been used in colour constancy algorithm comparisons, its uses are much wider, eg to compare algorithms of image compression, rendering, recolouring, etc.
 
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  Call Number CAT @ cat @ VPV2009b Serial 1191  
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Author (up) Javier Vazquez; C. Alejandro Parraga; Maria Vanrell; Ramon Baldrich edit  doi
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  Title Color Constancy Algorithms: Psychophysical Evaluation on a New Dataset Type Journal Article
  Year 2009 Publication Journal of Imaging Science and Technology Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 53 Issue 3 Pages 031105–9  
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  Abstract The estimation of the illuminant of a scene from a digital image has been the goal of a large amount of research in computer vision. Color constancy algorithms have dealt with this problem by defining different heuristics to select a unique solution from within the feasible set. The performance of these algorithms has shown that there is still a long way to go to globally solve this problem as a preliminary step in computer vision. In general, performance evaluation has been done by comparing the angular error between the estimated chromaticity and the chromaticity of a canonical illuminant, which is highly dependent on the image dataset. Recently, some workers have used high-level constraints to estimate illuminants; in this case selection is based on increasing the performance on the subsequent steps of the systems. In this paper we propose a new performance measure, the perceptual angular error. It evaluates the performance of a color constancy algorithm according to the perceptual preferences of humans, or naturalness (instead of the actual optimal solution) and is independent of the visual task. We show the results of a new psychophysical experiment comparing solutions from three different color constancy algorithms. Our results show that in more than a half of the judgments the preferred solution is not the one closest to the optimal solution. Our experiments were performed on a new dataset of images acquired with a calibrated camera with an attached neutral grey sphere, which better copes with the illuminant variations of the scene.  
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  Call Number CAT @ cat @ VPV2009a Serial 1171  
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Author (up) Joan Mas; Gemma Sanchez; Josep Llados edit  openurl
  Title SSP: Sketching slide Presentations, a Syntactic Approach Type Conference Article
  Year 2009 Publication 8th IAPR International Workshop on Graphics Recognition Abbreviated Journal  
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  Abstract The design of a slide presentation is a creative process. In this process first, humans visualize in their minds what they want to explain. Then, they have to be able to represent this knowledge in an understandable way. There exists a lot of commercial software that allows to create our own slide presentations but the creativity of the user is rather limited. In this article we present an application that allows the user to create and visualize a slide presentation from a sketch. A slide may be seen as a graphical document or a diagram where its elements are placed in a particular spatial arrangement. To describe and recognize slides a syntactic approach is proposed. This approach is based on an Adjacency Grammar and a parsing methodology to cope with this kind of grammars. The experimental evaluation shows the performance of our methodology from a qualitative and a quantitative point of view. Six different slides containing different number of symbols, from 4 to 7, have been given to the users and they have drawn them without restrictions in the order of the elements. The quantitative results give an idea on how suitable is our methodology to describe and recognize the different elements in a slide.  
  Address La Rochelle; France; July 2009  
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  Area Expedition Conference GREC  
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  Call Number DAG @ dag @ MSL2009a Serial 1441  
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Author (up) Joan Oliver; Ricardo Toledo; J. Pujol; J. Sorribes; E. Valderrama edit  isbn
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  Title Un ABP basado en la robotica para las ingenierias informaticas Type Miscellaneous
  Year 2009 Publication 15th Jornadas de Enseñanza Universitaria de la Informatica Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 331–338  
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  Address Barcelona, Spain  
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  ISSN ISBN ISBN:978–84–692–2758–9 Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference JENUI  
  Notes ADAS Approved no  
  Call Number Admin @ si @ OTP2009 Serial 1253  
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Author (up) Joost Van de Weijer; Cordelia Schmid; Jakob Verbeek; Diane Larlus edit  url
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  Title Learning Color Names for Real-World Applications Type Journal Article
  Year 2009 Publication IEEE Transaction in Image Processing Abbreviated Journal TIP  
  Volume 18 Issue 7 Pages 1512–1524  
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  Abstract Color names are required in real-world applications such as image retrieval and image annotation. Traditionally, they are learned from a collection of labelled color chips. These color chips are labelled with color names within a well-defined experimental setup by human test subjects. However naming colors in real-world images differs significantly from this experimental setting. In this paper, we investigate how color names learned from color chips compare to color names learned from real-world images. To avoid hand labelling real-world images with color names we use Google Image to collect a data set. Due to limitations of Google Image this data set contains a substantial quantity of wrongly labelled data. We propose several variants of the PLSA model to learn color names from this noisy data. Experimental results show that color names learned from real-world images significantly outperform color names learned from labelled color chips for both image retrieval and image annotation.  
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  Call Number CAT @ cat @ WSV2009 Serial 1195  
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