Where do I start learning about image processing and object recognition?

Question

I'm interested in writing some basic computerized object recognition application, so I figure I need some theoretical background in image processing algorithms, along with some AI for decision making capabilities.I'm a computer science graduate, and one day I plan to get my Master's degree, hopefully in one of these fields. In the mean time, I'd like to get a head start and do some self-learning.So my question is, where do I start? I'd appreciate an arrow in the right direction, a few links if possible.

Answer 1

My Masters thesis was on computer voice recognition. Image recognition is similar but more complex. Both use statistical pattern recognition. I have a degree in math and computer science which gives you the foundation for designing and building algorithms like this. The statistics is particularly important. However, I would read a book or take a course in algorithms as well. If you do not have a lot of math, this book might help: An Interdisciplinary Introduction to Image Processing: Pixels, Numbers, and Programs (The MIT Press) Hardcover – April 27, 2012 by Steven L. Tanimoto (Author)

If you have had a lot of math, the following would be better:

Digital Image Processing by Rafael C. Gonzalez (Author), Richard E. Woods (Author)

I hope that this helps.