Chapter 1, Image Manipulation and Transformation, is where you will learn how to use different Python libraries (NumPy, SciPy, scikit-image, OpenCV, and Matplotlib) for image manipulation and transformation. You will learn how to write Python code to do point transforms (log/gamma transform, Gotham filter, colorspace transformation, and increasing brightness/contrast) and geometric transforms (swirl transform, perspective transform, and homography).
Chapter 2, Image Enhancement, is where you will learn how to use different Python libraries (NumPy, SciPy, scikit-image, OpenCV, PyWavelet, and MedPy) to denoise images (using linear/nonlinear filters, Fast Fourier transform (FFT), and autoencoders). You'll learn how to implement image enhancement techniques such as histogram equalization/matching, sketching/cartoonizing, pyramid blending/gradient blending, and edge detection with zero crossing.
Chapter 3, Image Restoration, is where you will learn how to implement image restoration (using NumPy, scikit-image, OpenCV, and scikit-learn) with deconvolution (inverse/weiner/LMS) filters. You'll learn how to implement image restoration with inpainting, variational methods, and sparse dictionary learning. You'll also learn how to implement steganography/steganalysis techniques with pysteg.
Chapter 4, Binary Image Processing, is where you will learn how to use different Python libraries (NumPy, SciPy, scikit-image, and OpenCV) for binary image processing (with mathematical morphology). You'll learn how to implement morphological operators, filters, and pattern matching and how to apply them in segmentation, fingerprint enhancement, counting objects, and blob separation.
Chapter 5, Image Registration, is where you will learn how to use different Python libraries (NumPy, scikit-image, OpenCV, and PyStasm) for image matching/registration/stitching. You'll learn how to implement image registration techniques with warping/feature (SIFT/SURF/ORB)-based methods and the RANSAC algorithm. You'll also learn how to implement panorama image creation, and face morphing, as well as how to implement a basic image search engine.
Chapter 6, Image Segmentation, is where you will learn how to use different Python libraries (NumPy, scikit-image, OpenCV, SimpleITK, and DeepLab) for image segmentation. You'll learn how to implement image segmentation techniques with graph-based methods/clustering methods, super-pixelation, and machine learning algorithms. You'll also learn how to implement semantic segmentation with DeepLab.
Chapter 7, Image Classification, is where you will learn how to use different Python libraries (scikit-learn, OpenCV, TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch) for image classification. You'll learn how to implement deep learning-based techniques such as transfer learning/fine-tuning. You'll learn how to implement panorama image creation and face morphing. You'll also learn how to implement deep learning-based classification techniques for hand gestures and traffic signals.
Chapter 8, Object Detection in Images, is where you will learn how to use different Python libraries (scikit-learn, OpenCV, TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch) for object detection in images. You'll learn how to implement classical machine learning (HOG/SVM) techniques as well as deep learning models to detect objects. You'll also learn how to implement barcode detection and text detection from images.
Chapter 9, Face Detection and Recognition, is where you will learn how to use different Python libraries (scikit-learn, OpenCV, dlib, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, DeepFace, and FaceNet) for face detection in images. You'll also learn how to implement facial keypoint recognition and facial/emotion/gender recognition with deep learning.
