In this introduction to image processing, you'll take your first steps in accessing and adjusting digital images for analysis and processing. You will load, save, and adjust image size and orientation while also understanding how digital images are recognized. You will then perform basic segmentation and quantitative analysis. Lastly, you will enhance the contrast of images to make objects of interest easier to identify.
Introduction to Image Processing
Introduction to Image Processing
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Instructors: Amanda Wang
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Perform analysis on a variety of common image datatypes & recognize their strengths and limitations
Detect objects and regions of interest using intensity-based & color-based image segmentation
Improve image contrast using a variety of modern algorithms for different use-cases, such as low light or fog
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Reviewed on Aug 20, 2023
Course was tailored in such a way that we can understand easily
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Thanks learnt a lot, will leverage these skills further in robotics
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Great course with good examples, quizzes, and practice live scripts. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you MathWorks and coursera for providing a wonderful course. Cant wait to start the second Course .
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