Create advanced applications with Python and OpenCV, exploring the potential of facial recognition, machine learning, deep learning, web computing and augmented reality. Key FeaturesDevelop your computer vision skills by mastering algorithms in Open Source Computer Vision 4 (OpenCV 4) and PythonApply machine learning and deep learning techniques with TensorFlow and KerasDiscover the modern design patterns you should avoid when developing efficient computer vision applicationsBook Description OpenCV is considered to be one of the best open source computer vision and machine learning software libraries. It helps developers build complete projects in relation to image processing, motion detection, or image segmentation, among many others. OpenCV for Python enables you to run computer vision algorithms smoothly in real time, combining the best of the OpenCV C++ API and the Python language. In this book, you'll get started by setting up OpenCV and delving into the key concepts of computer vision. You'll then proceed to study more advanced concepts and discover the full potential of OpenCV. The book will also introduce you to the creation of advanced applications using Python and OpenCV, enabling you to develop applications that include facial recognition, target tracking, or augmented reality. Next, you'll learn machine learning techniques and concepts, understand how to apply them in real-world examples, and also explore their benefits, including real-time data production and faster data processing. You'll also discover how to translate the functionality provided by OpenCV into optimized application code projects using Python bindings. Toward the concluding chapters, you'll explore the application of artificial intelligence and deep learning techniques using the popular Python libraries TensorFlow, and Keras. By the end of this book, you'll be able to develop advanced computer vision applications to meet your customers' demands. What you will learnHandle files and images, and explore various image processing techniquesExplore image transformations, including translation, resizing, and croppingGain insights into building histogramsBrush up on contour detection, filtering, and drawingWork with Augmented Reality to build marker-based and markerless applicationsWork with the main machine learning algorithms in OpenCVExplore the deep learning Python libraries and OpenCV deep learning capabilitiesCreate computer vision and deep learning web applicationsWho this book is for This book is designed for computer vision developers, engineers, and researchers who want to develop modern computer vision applications. Basic experience of OpenCV and Python programming is a must.

Work on practical computer vision projects covering advanced object detector techniques and modern deep learning and machine learning algorithms Key FeaturesLearn about the new features that help unlock the full potential of OpenCV 4Build face detection applications with a cascade classifier using face landmarksCreate an optical character recognition (OCR) model using deep learning and convolutional neural networksBook Description Mastering OpenCV, now in its third edition, targets computer vision engineers taking their first steps toward mastering OpenCV. Keeping the mathematical formulations to a solid but bare minimum, the book delivers complete projects from ideation to running code, targeting current hot topics in computer vision such as face recognition, landmark detection and pose estimation, and number recognition with deep convolutional networks. You’ll learn from experienced OpenCV experts how to implement computer vision products and projects both in academia and industry in a comfortable package. You’ll get acquainted with API functionality and gain insights into design choices in a complete computer vision project. You’ll also go beyond the basics of computer vision to implement solutions for complex image processing projects. By the end of the book, you will have created various working prototypes with the help of projects in the book and be well versed with the new features of OpenCV4. What you will learnBuild real-world computer vision problems with working OpenCV code samplesUncover best practices in engineering and maintaining OpenCV projectsExplore algorithmic design approaches for complex computer vision tasksWork with OpenCV’s most updated API (v4.0.0) through projectsUnderstand 3D scene reconstruction and Structure from Motion (SfM)Study camera calibration and overlay AR using the ArUco ModuleWho this book is for This book is for those who have a basic knowledge of OpenCV and are competent C++ programmers. You need to have an understanding of some of the more theoretical/mathematical concepts, as we move quite quickly throughout the book.

Each chapter in the book is an individual project and each project is constructed with step-by-step instructions, clearly explained code, and includes the necessary screenshots. You should have basic OpenCV and C/C++ programming experience before reading this book, as it is aimed at Computer Science graduates, researchers, and computer vision experts widening their expertise.

Explore OpenCV 4 to create visually appealing cross-platform computer vision applications Key FeaturesUnderstand basic OpenCV 4 concepts and algorithmsGrasp advanced OpenCV techniques such as 3D reconstruction, machine learning, and artificial neural networksWork with Tesseract OCR, an open-source library to recognize text in imagesBook Description OpenCV is one of the best open source libraries available, and can help you focus on constructing complete projects on image processing, motion detection, and image segmentation. Whether you’re completely new to computer vision, or have a basic understanding of its concepts, Learn OpenCV 4 by Building Projects – Second edition will be your guide to understanding OpenCV concepts and algorithms through real-world examples and projects. You’ll begin with the installation of OpenCV and the basics of image processing. Then, you’ll cover user interfaces and get deeper into image processing. As you progress through the book, you'll learn complex computer vision algorithms and explore machine learning and face detection. The book then guides you in creating optical flow video analysis and background subtraction in complex scenes. In the concluding chapters, you'll also learn about text segmentation and recognition and understand the basics of the new and improved deep learning module. By the end of this book, you'll be familiar with the basics of Open CV, such as matrix operations, filters, and histograms, and you'll have mastered commonly used computer vision techniques to build OpenCV projects from scratch. What you will learnInstall OpenCV 4 on your operating systemCreate CMake scripts to compile your C++ applicationUnderstand basic image matrix formats and filtersExplore segmentation and feature extraction techniquesRemove backgrounds from static scenes to identify moving objects for surveillanceEmploy various techniques to track objects in a live videoWork with new OpenCV functions for text detection and recognition with TesseractGet acquainted with important deep learning tools for image classificationWho this book is for If you are a software developer with a basic understanding of computer vision and image processing and want to develop interesting computer vision applications with OpenCV, Learn OpenCV 4 by Building Projects for you. Prior knowledge of C++ will help you understand the concepts covered in this book.

Updated for OpenCV 4 and Python 3, this book covers the latest on depth cameras, 3D tracking, augmented reality, and deep neural networks, helping you solve real-world computer vision problems with practical code Key Features Build powerful computer vision applications in concise code with OpenCV 4 and Python 3 Learn the fundamental concepts of image processing, object classification, and 2D and 3D tracking Train, use, and understand machine learning models such as Support Vector Machines (SVMs) and neural networks Book Description Computer vision is a rapidly evolving science, encompassing diverse applications and techniques. This book will not only help those who are getting started with computer vision but also experts in the domain. You'll be able to put theory into practice by building apps with OpenCV 4 and Python 3. You'll start by understanding OpenCV 4 and how to set it up with Python 3 on various platforms. Next, you'll learn how to perform basic operations such as reading, writing, manipulating, and displaying still images, videos, and camera feeds. From taking you through image processing, video analysis, and depth estimation and segmentation, to helping you gain practice by building a GUI app, this book ensures you'll have opportunities for hands-on activities. Next, you'll tackle two popular challenges: face detection and face recognition. You'll also learn about object classification and machine learning concepts, which will enable you to create and use object detectors and classifiers, and even track objects in movies or video camera feed. Later, you'll develop your skills in 3D tracking and augmented reality. Finally, you'll cover ANNs and DNNs, learning how to develop apps for recognizing handwritten digits and classifying a person's gender and age. By the end of this book, you'll have the skills you need to execute real-world computer vision projects. What you will learn Install and familiarize yourself with OpenCV 4's Python 3 bindings Understand image processing and video analysis basics Use a depth camera to distinguish foreground and background regions Detect and identify objects, and track their motion in videos Train and use your own models to match images and classify objects Detect and recognize faces, and classify their gender and age Build an augmented reality application to track an image in 3D Work with machine learning models, including SVMs, artificial neural networks (ANNs), and deep neural networks (DNNs) Who this book is for If you are interested in learning computer vision, machine learning, and OpenCV in the context of practical real-world applications, then this book is for you. This OpenCV book will also be useful for anyone getting started with computer vision as well as experts who want to stay up-to-date with OpenCV 4 and Python 3. Although no prior knowledge of image processing, computer vision or machine learning is required, familiarity with basic Python programming is a must.

Get to grips with traditional computer vision algorithms and deep learning approaches, and build real-world applications with OpenCV and other machine learning frameworks Key FeaturesUnderstand how to capture high-quality image data, detect and track objects, and process the actions of animals or humansImplement your learning in different areas of computer visionExplore advanced concepts in OpenCV such as machine learning, artificial neural network, and augmented realityBook Description OpenCV is a native cross-platform C++ library for computer vision, machine learning, and image processing. It is increasingly being adopted in Python for development. This book will get you hands-on with a wide range of intermediate to advanced projects using the latest version of the framework and language, OpenCV 4 and Python 3.8, instead of only covering the core concepts of OpenCV in theoretical lessons. This updated second edition will guide you through working on independent hands-on projects that focus on essential OpenCV concepts such as image processing, object detection, image manipulation, object tracking, and 3D scene reconstruction, in addition to statistical learning and neural networks. You’ll begin with concepts such as image filters, Kinect depth sensor, and feature matching. As you advance, you’ll not only get hands-on with reconstructing and visualizing a scene in 3D but also learn to track visually salient objects. The book will help you further build on your skills by demonstrating how to recognize traffic signs and emotions on faces. Later, you’ll understand how to align images, and detect and track objects using neural networks. By the end of this OpenCV Python book, you’ll have gained hands-on experience and become proficient at developing advanced computer vision apps according to specific business needs. What you will learnGenerate real-time visual effects using filters and image manipulation techniques such as dodging and burningRecognize hand gestures in real-time and perform hand-shape analysis based on the output of a Microsoft Kinect sensorLearn feature extraction and feature matching to track arbitrary objects of interestReconstruct a 3D real-world scene using 2D camera motion and camera reprojection techniquesDetect faces using a cascade classifier and identify emotions in human faces using multilayer perceptronsClassify, localize, and detect objects with deep neural networksWho this book is for This book is for intermediate-level OpenCV users who are looking to enhance their skills by developing advanced applications. Familiarity with OpenCV concepts and Python libraries, and basic knowledge of the Python programming language are assumed.

Create image processing, object detection and face recognition apps by leveraging the power of machine learning and deep learning with OpenCV 4 and Qt 5 Key FeaturesGain practical insights into code for all projects covered in this bookUnderstand modern computer vision concepts such as character recognition, image processing and modificationLearn to use a graphics processing unit (GPU) and its parallel processing power for filtering images quicklyBook Description OpenCV and Qt have proven to be a winning combination for developing cross-platform computer vision applications. By leveraging their power, you can create robust applications with both an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) and high-performance capabilities. This book will help you learn through a variety of real-world projects on image processing, face and text recognition, object detection, and high-performance computing. You’ll be able to progressively build on your skills by working on projects of increasing complexity. You’ll begin by creating an image viewer application, building a user interface from scratch by adding menus, performing actions based on key-presses, and applying other functions. As you progress, the book will guide you through using OpenCV image processing and modification functions to edit an image with filters and transformation features. In addition to this, you’ll explore the complex motion analysis and facial landmark detection algorithms, which you can use to build security and face detection applications. Finally, you’ll learn to use pretrained deep learning models in OpenCV and GPUs to filter images quickly. By the end of this book, you will have learned how to effectively develop full-fledged computer vision applications with OpenCV and Qt. What you will learnCreate an image viewer with all the basic requirementsConstruct an image editor to filter or transform imagesDevelop a security app to detect movement and secure homesBuild an app to detect facial landmarks and apply masks to facesCreate an app to extract text from scanned documents and photosTrain and use cascade classifiers and DL models for object detectionBuild an app to measure the distance between detected objectsImplement high-speed image filters on GPU with Open Graphics Library (OpenGL)Who this book is for This book is for engineers and developers who are familiar with both Qt and OpenCV frameworks and are capable of creating simple projects using them, but want to build their skills to create professional-level projects using them. Familiarity with the C++ language is a must to follow the example source codes in this book.

Expand your OpenCV knowledge and master key concepts of machine learning using this practical, hands-on guide. About This Book Load, store, edit, and visualize data using OpenCV and Python Grasp the fundamental concepts of classification, regression, and clustering Understand, perform, and experiment with machine learning techniques using this easy-to-follow guide Evaluate, compare, and choose the right algorithm for any task Who This Book Is For This book targets Python programmers who are already familiar with OpenCV; this book will give you the tools and understanding required to build your own machine learning systems, tailored to practical real-world tasks. What You Will Learn Explore and make effective use of OpenCV's machine learning module Learn deep learning for computer vision with Python Master linear regression and regularization techniques Classify objects such as flower species, handwritten digits, and pedestrians Explore the effective use of support vector machines, boosted decision trees, and random forests Get acquainted with neural networks and Deep Learning to address real-world problems Discover hidden structures in your data using k-means clustering Get to grips with data pre-processing and feature engineering In Detail Machine learning is no longer just a buzzword, it is all around us: from protecting your email, to automatically tagging friends in pictures, to predicting what movies you like. Computer vision is one of today's most exciting application fields of machine learning, with Deep Learning driving innovative systems such as self-driving cars and Google's DeepMind. OpenCV lies at the intersection of these topics, providing a comprehensive open-source library for classic as well as state-of-the-art computer vision and machine learning algorithms. In combination with Python Anaconda, you will have access to all the open-source computing libraries you could possibly ask for. Machine learning for OpenCV begins by introducing you to the essential concepts of statistical learning, such as classification and regression. Once all the basics are covered, you will start exploring various algorithms such as decision trees, support vector machines, and Bayesian networks, and learn how to combine them with other OpenCV functionality. As the book progresses, so will your machine learning skills, until you are ready to take on today's hottest topic in the field: Deep Learning. By the end of this book, you will be ready to take on your own machine learning problems, either by building on the existing source code or developing your own algorithm from scratch! Style and approach OpenCV machine learning connects the fundamental theoretical principles behind machine learning to their practical applications in a way that focuses on asking and answering the right questions. This book walks you through the key elements of OpenCV and its powerful machine learning classes, while demonstrating how to get to grips with a range of models.

Delve into practical computer vision and image processing projects and get up to speed with advanced object detection techniques and machine learning algorithms Key FeaturesDiscover best practices for engineering and maintaining OpenCV projectsExplore important deep learning tools for image classificationUnderstand basic image matrix formats and filtersBook Description OpenCV is one of the best open source libraries available and can help you focus on constructing complete projects on image processing, motion detection, and image segmentation. This Learning Path is your guide to understanding OpenCV concepts and algorithms through real-world examples and activities. Through various projects, you'll also discover how to use complex computer vision and machine learning algorithms and face detection to extract the maximum amount of information from images and videos. In later chapters, you'll learn to enhance your videos and images with optical flow analysis and background subtraction. Sections in the Learning Path will help you get to grips with text segmentation and recognition, in addition to guiding you through the basics of the new and improved deep learning modules. By the end of this Learning Path, you will have mastered commonly used computer vision techniques to build OpenCV projects from scratch. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt books: Mastering OpenCV 4 - Third Edition by Roy Shilkrot and David Millán EscriváLearn OpenCV 4 By Building Projects - Second Edition by David Millán Escrivá, Vinícius G. Mendonça, and Prateek JoshiWhat you will learnStay up-to-date with algorithmic design approaches for complex computer vision tasksWork with OpenCV's most up-to-date API through various projectsUnderstand 3D scene reconstruction and Structure from Motion (SfM)Study camera calibration and overlay augmented reality (AR) using the ArUco moduleCreate CMake scripts to compile your C++ applicationExplore segmentation and feature extraction techniquesRemove backgrounds from static scenes to identify moving objects for surveillanceWork with new OpenCV functions to detect and recognize text with TesseractWho this book is for If you are a software developer with a basic understanding of computer vision and image processing and want to develop interesting computer vision applications with OpenCV, this Learning Path is for you. Prior knowledge of C++ and familiarity with mathematical concepts will help you better understand the concepts in this Learning Path.

Discover interesting recipes to help you understand the concepts of object detection, image processing, and facial detection Key FeaturesExplore the latest features and APIs in OpenCV 4 and build computer vision algorithmsDevelop effective, robust, and fail-safe vision for your applicationsBuild computer vision algorithms with machine learning capabilitiesBook Description OpenCV is an image and video processing library used for all types of image and video analysis. Throughout the book, you'll work through recipes that implement a variety of tasks, such as facial recognition and detection. With 70 self-contained tutorials, this book examines common pain points and best practices for computer vision (CV) developers. Each recipe addresses a specific problem and offers a proven, best-practice solution with insights into how it works, so that you can copy the code and configuration files and modify them to suit your needs. This book begins by setting up OpenCV, and explains how to manipulate pixels. You'll understand how you can process images with classes and count pixels with histograms. You'll also learn detecting, describing, and matching interest points. As you advance through the chapters, you'll get to grips with estimating projective relations in images, reconstructing 3D scenes, processing video sequences, and tracking visual motion. In the final chapters, you'll cover deep learning concepts such as face and object detection. By the end of the book, you'll be able to confidently implement a range to computer vision algorithms to meet the technical requirements of your complex CV projects What you will learnInstall and create a program using the OpenCV librarySegment images into homogenous regions and extract meaningful objectsApply image filters to enhance image contentExploit image geometry to relay different views of a pictured sceneCalibrate the camera from different image observationsDetect people and objects in images using machine learning techniquesReconstruct a 3D scene from imagesExplore face detection using deep learningWho this book is for If you’re a CV developer or professional who already uses or would like to use OpenCV for building computer vision software, this book is for you. You’ll also find this book useful if you’re a C++ programmer looking to extend your computer vision skillset by learning OpenCV.