3D Shape Analysis: Fundamentals, Theory, and Applications

This book provides an in-depth overview of 3D shape analysis techniques and their applications,covering theoretical foundations,mathematical tools,algorithms,and real-world examples. It is a valuable resource for graduate students,researchers,and professionals in mathematics,computer science,and engineering.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2019
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the state-of-the-art of 3D shape analysis techniques and their diverse applications. It provides a thorough exploration of the various topics encompassed under the umbrella of 3D shape analysis, encompassing both theoretical foundations and the major solutions presented in the literature. Furthermore, it establishes valuable connections between solutions proposed by different communities, such as mathematics, statistics, medical imaging, computer vision, and computer graphics, which have contributed to our understanding of 3D shape.

The first part of 3D Shape Analysis: Fundamentals, Theory, and Applications serves as a foundational overview, providing a comprehensive review of the background concepts and methodologies involved in 3D geometry acquisition and representation. It specifically delves into topics such as stereo matching, structured light, and the intrinsic and extrinsic properties of shape. These foundational elements lay the groundwork for the subsequent parts of the book.

Parts 2 and 3 present a comprehensive range of mathematical and algorithmic tools commonly employed for tasks such as global descriptors, keypoint detectors, local feature descriptors, and algorithms. These tools are essential in the detection, registration, recognition, classification, and retrieval of 3D objects. The authors emphasize the importance of recent techniques motivated by the widespread availability of commodity devices for 3D acquisition.

Part 4 showcases the practical application of these techniques in a selection of 3D shape analysis applications. It covers diverse areas such as 3D face recognition, object recognition in 3D scenes, and 3D shape retrieval. Additionally, it delves into examples of semantic applications and cross-domain 3D retrieval, exploring how to retrieve 3D models using various modalities, including sketches and images.

The book concludes with a summary of the key ideas and discussions presented throughout, providing insights into the future trends and developments in the field of 3D shape analysis. 3D Shape Analysis: Fundamentals, Theory, and Applications serves as an invaluable reference for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners interested in advancing their knowledge and expertise in this rapidly evolving domain.

Weight: 698g
Dimension: 159 x 236 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119405108