The school (1.9. - 12.9.2008) will discuss the recent progress and challenges in biological and medical imaging. Cutting edge techniques using a wide range of imaging mechanisms will be put in the context of selected biomedical problems. In particular, multimodal and multiscale imaging methods as well as supporting technologies such as computer aided image analysis and modeling will be discussed.

Light and perception. Digital image formation. Image enhancement and feature extraction. Unitary transformations. Color and texture. Image segmentation. Motion extraction and tracking. 3D data extraction. Invariant features. Specific object recognition and object class recognition. Deep learning and Convolutional Neural Networks.

Introduction into the basic procedures for the interpretation of image content and object recognition. Demonstrating the current capabilities of computer vision systems through selected applications. Gaining own experience through practical computer and programming exercises.

The lecture provides an introduction to basic methods of digital image signal processing covering the following major topics: linear shift invariant systems and their characterization, the Fourier transform, signals in the spatial and frequency domain as well as sampling, quantization and interpolation. Theoretical and implementational issues about 1D and 2D FIR and IIR filters are also discussed.

Interdepartmental (D-MAVT, D-ITET, D-PHYS) seminar series on Mechatronics and Microsystems, focusing on a new specific scope (field of research) each semester.Speakers from industry and research with an excellent international reputation in their field are invited for presentation and discussion.For a detailed program, please refer towww.mechatronics.ethz.ch