April 2019
Intermediate to advanced
336 pages
8h 22m
English
Overview
Explore the incredible world of OpenCV 4 with this hands-on book. You will learn to implement powerful computer vision projects, such as detecting objects, creating gesture interfaces, and building smart sensors for real-world use. With cross-platform solutions, you'll master OpenCV's tools by solving real-life challenges inspired by secret agent missions.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand how to detect facial and object patterns using OpenCV and real-world images.
- Build apps that respond to motion and gestures, enhancing user interactions with smartphones and computers.
- Create security systems that analyze and react to detected patterns, ensuring smarter safety solutions.
- Deploy video magnification systems to amplify subtle movements like a heartbeat in real time.
- Apply cross-platform development skills, enabling projects in Python, C, and Java on desktops and mobile devices.
Author(s)
Joseph Howse has written several books in the field of computer vision, combining his expertise in technology and programming with a love for teaching. His approachable style makes technical concepts accessible. Co-author None Ponnusamy is also an expert developer, bringing cutting-edge real-world knowledge into projects. Together, they make learning engaging and practical.
Who is it for?
This book is for software developers intrigued by computer vision and looking to learn through practical and creative projects. If you're new to machine learning or transitioning to OpenCV 4, this book will guide you step-by-step. Written for imaginative developers at the crossroads of tech and creativity, this book will help you build fun apps in Python, Java, and C.
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