Chapter 5:
Computer Vision and Image Recognition

Section 1: The Basics of Computer Vision and Image Processing

Computer vision is a field of artificial intelligence that focuses on enabling computers to understand and interpret visual information from images or videos. It involves the acquisition, processing, analysis, and understanding of digital images to extract meaningful information and make intelligent decisions based on visual input.

Image processing forms the foundation of computer vision, encompassing techniques such as image filtering, noise reduction, image enhancement, and feature extraction. These techniques help improve the quality and clarity of images, making them more suitable for subsequent analysis and interpretation.