scia@stek2.oulu.fi (SCIA confrence in OULU) (03/18/89)
THE 6TH SCANDINAVIAN CONFERENCE ON IMAGE ANALYSIS
Preliminary Program and Invitation to Participate
University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
June 19-22, 1989
INVITATION TO 6TH SCIA
The 6th Scandinavian Conference on Image Analysis (6SCIA) will be arranged
by the Pattern Recognition Society of Finland from June 19 to June 22, 1989.
The conference is sponsored by the International Association for Pattern
Recognition. The conference will be held at the University of Oulu. Oulu is
the major industrial city in North Finland, situated not far from the Arctic
Circle. The conference site is at the Linnanmaa campus of the University,
near downtown Oulu.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
E. Oja, Conference Chairman
M. Pietikainen, Program Chairman
J. Roning, Local Organization Chairman
H. Hakalahti, Exhibition Chairman
J.-O. Eklundh, Sweden
S. Grinaker, Norway
T. Kohonen, Finland
L. F. Pau, Denmark
INVITED TALKS
"RAMBO" - Integration of Vision and Planning on the Connection Machine
L.S. Davis - University of Maryland, USA
Robot Vision
Y. Shirai - Osaka University, Japan
Image Processing for HDTV
G. Tonge - Independent Broadcasting Authority, UK
Parallelism in Low Level Vision. Some Algorithms and Architectures
P.E. Danielsson - Linkoping University, Sweden
After Dinner Speech:
Computer Vision: Historical Remarks
A.Rosenfeld - University of Maryland, USA
Industrial Machine Vision
J. Sanz - IBM Almaden Research Center, USA
Relaxation Neural Network for Conjoint Image Analysis by Self-Similar,
Non-Orthogonal 2-D Gabor Expansion
J. Daugman - Harvard University, USA
PANELS
Medical Imaging
Moderator Prof. N. Saranummi
Neural Networks and Conventional Architectures
Moderator Prof. E. Oja
Image Processing Workstations
Moderator Dr. A. Kortekangas
Visual Inspection in the Electronics Industry
Moderator Prof. L.F. Pau
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TECHNICAL PROGRAM
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MONDAY, 19 JUNE 1989
OPENING SESSION
Time: 14:00
E. Oja, Conference Chairman
L.K. Korhonen, Rector, University of Oulu
M. Pietikainen, Program Chairman
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INVITED SPEAKER
Time: 14:30
"RAMBO" - Integration of Vision and Planning on the Connection Machine
L.S. Davis - University of Maryland, USA
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STEREO VISION
Time: 15:40
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Scene Reconstruction by Interpretation of
Stereo Line Drawing
Y. Ohta, Y. Masai, K. Ikeda - University of Tsukuba, Japan
Real-Time Range Maps from Paired Video Cameras
R.J. Fryer, J. Miller - University of Strathclyde, UK
Hierarchical Region Based Stereo Matching
P. Sander, L. Vinet, L. Cohen, A. Gagalowicz - INRIA
Rocquencourt, France
A Combined Region- and Contour-Based Stereo Vision System
T. Westman - University of Oulu, Finland
Region Matching for Stereo Pairs
A. Gagalowicz, L. Vinet - INRIA Rocquencourt, France
A New Trinocular Stereo Vision Method
J. Shen - Southeast University, P.R. China, S. Castan, J.
Zhao - Universite Paul Sabatier, France
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NEURAL NETWORKS
Time: 15:40
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Pattern Recognition with Potential Functions in the Context of Neural Networks
M. Niranjan, A.J. Robinson, F. Fallside - Cambridge University, UK
A Vision by Neural Network or by Pyramid?
T. Yamaguchi, W.G. Kropatsch - Institute for Image Processing
and Computer Graphics, Austria
Recognition of Engraved Characters Using Distributed Associative Memories
M. Dehesa, C. Sachs, C.-E. Liedtke -Universitat Hannover, F.R. Germany
Self-Organizing Maps for Temporal and Spatial AR Models
J. Lampinen, J. Kuusela, E. Oja - Lappeenranta University of
Technology, Finland
A Neural Network Clustering Algorithm, and it's Application to
Multispectral Satellite Image Classification
H.G.C. Traven - Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
A Noise-Driven Network for Solving Vision Problems
L. Xiaoping, B. Zhaoqi - Tsinghua University, P.R. China
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REMOTE SENSING
Time: 15:40
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Adaptive Noise Filtering of Solar Photographic UV Spectra; an Evaluation
F. Albregtsen, O. Graf, T. Lonnestad - University of
Oslo, Norway
The Design of an Opto-Electronic Filter for Textural Feature Extraction
for Applications in Remote Sensing of Forest Canopies
N.J. Mulder, C.R. Austrom - International Institute for Aerospace
Surveys and Earth Sciences (ITC), The Netherlands
Comparisons of Some Classification Methods in Satellite Image Aided
Forest Tax Class Estimation
E. Tomppo - Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland
Classification of Sea-Ice Using SAR Data
E. Holbaek-Hanssen, H. Tjelmeland, B. Wang - Norwegian Computing Center,
Norway, R. Karpuz - Nansen Remote Sensing Center, Norway
Meteorological Satellite NOAA Quick-Look Image Retrieval and Distribution
System
M. Takagi, M. Nakayanma - University of Tokyo, Japan
A System for Analysis and Interpretation of Lineaments in Remote Sensing Images
P.O. Simoni, V. Rodriques, P.P.B. Oliveira - INPE - Instituto de
Pesquisas Espaciais, Brazil
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TUESDAY, 20 JUNE 1989
INVITED SPEAKER
Time: 8:30
Robot Vision
Y. Shirai - Osaka University, Japan
Time 9:15
Image Processing for HDTV
G. Tonge - Independent Broadcasting Authority, UK
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INTELLIGENT ROBOTS
Time: 10:30
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Nodule Mining Strategy by Image Analysis
A. Montanvert, J.-M. Chassery - Laboratoire TIM3-
IMAG, France, C. Charles - Gemonod, France
Utilization of Vision Feedback in Robotic Assembly
P. Karkkainen, U. Niemela, I. Moring - Technical
Research Centre of Finland, Finland
Experiments with Model-Based Machine Vision for Robot Navigation
M. Lindholm, J. Roning, J. Riekki - University of Oulu, Finland
On Vehicle Navigation Using Image Information
A. Wernersson, U. Wiklund, U. Andersson, K. Hyyppa - Lulea University
of Technology, Sweden
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ALGORITHMS I
Time: 10:30
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A Set of Complete Multi-Dimensional Translation Invariant Transforms
via the Fourier Transform and the Number Theory
T.H. Minh - Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Switzerland
Application of Adaptive Equalization to Image Processing
M. Chellali, V. K. Ingle - Northeastern University, USA
Magnitude Representation of Features in Image Analysis
G.H. Granlund - Linkoping University, Sweden
The Descriptive Framework for an Image Recognition Problem
I.B. Gurevitch - The Scientific Council "Cybernetics" of the
USSR Academy of Sciences, USSR
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RECOVERY OF 3D SHAPE
Time: 10:30
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Estimating the Orientation of Multiple Textured Planes
J. Garding - Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Imperfect Shape Estimators Overestimate Slant
P. Kube - University of California at San Diego, USA
Representing Local Structure Using Tensors
H. Knutsson - Linkoping University, Sweden
Shape Representation by Multi-Scale Contour Approximation
A. Bengtson, J.-O. Eklundh - Royal Institute of Technology, Swe-
den
A Shape-from-Contour Method for Solid Perception
S.Y.K. Yuen, N.K.D. Leung - Hong Kong Polytech-
nic, Hong Kong
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IMAGE PROCESSING
Time: 13:00
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Partial Projection Filter for Image Restoration
H. Ogawa - Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, S.
Hara - Fuji Photo Film Co., Japan
A "Small Leakage" Model for Diffusion Smoothing of Image Data
L.-D. Cai - University of Edinburgh, UK
Nonlinear Interpolation for Image Expansion Based on Potential Theory
G. Sparr, A. Hansson, L. Nielsen - Lund University, Sweden
Color Image Processing with AOTF
J. Hallikainen, J.P.S. Parkkinen, T. Jaaskelainen - University of
Kuopio, Finland
A Two-Dimensional Nonuniform Sampling Expansion Model
V.-E. Neagoe - Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest, Romania
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PERCEPTION
Time: 13:00
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Interactive Grouping in 2D Images
A. Woodcock, T. Plant, A. Schappo, S.A.R. Scrivener - Loughborough
University of Technology, UK
Perceptual Grouping of Image Primitives Using a Potential and Field Approach
T. Pun, P.-Y. Burgi - University of Geneva, Switzerland
A Model of Human Visual Memory: Data Compression with Multiresolution
T. Inui - ATR Auditory and Visual Perception Research Laboratories, Japan
The Perception of Occluded Figures with Complex Edges
F. Halper - Essex County College, USA
A Connectionist Approach to Three Dimensional Perception
S. Singh, E. Claridge - Aston University, UK
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BIOMEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING
Time: 13:00
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Design of an Expert Vision System for Microscopic Analysis of Neurons
D. Harwood, J. Arnqvist, L. Davis, E. Glaser - Universi-
ty of Maryland, USA
Cell Shape Analysis by Gradient Methods
C. Domengeaux, C.F. Dewey, Jr. - Massachusetts Insti-
tute of Technology, USA
Automatic Tracking of Vessel Lumen Fluctuations Using Digital Image Processing
C.Y.J. Yip, S.J. Aggarwal, K.R. Diller, A.C. Bovik - University of
Texas at Austin, USA
Display and Utilization of Pathological Volumes in Medical Images for
Stereotactic Brain Surgery
Y. Louhisalmi, J. Koivukangas - University of Oulu, Finland
Heuristic Search in Biomedical Images on an Image Analysis System
D. Kountanis - Western Michigan University, USA
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DIGITAL TOPOLOGY
Time: 15:00
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The Euclidian Distance Transform and its Implementation on SIMD Architectures
I. Ragnemalm - Linkoping University, Sweden
Connectivity Preserving Shrinking by Isotropic Erosion
P.C.K. Kwok - University of Calgary, Canada
Euclidean Distances from Chamfer Distances for Limited Distances
S. Forchhammer - Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
Using Distance Information for Editing Binary Pictures
S. Ablameyko - Institute of Technical Cybernetics Byelorussian
Academy of Sciences, USSR, C. Arcelli, G.S. di Baja - Insti-
tuto di Cibernetica del C.N.R., Italy
A Segmentation Method in a Voronoi Diagram Environment
J.-M. Chassery, A. Montanvert - Laboratoire TIM3-IMAG, France
Decomposition of Ribbon-Like Shapes
A. Chianese, L.P. Cordella, M. De Santo, M. Vento - Universita'
di Napoli, Italy
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KNOWLEDGE-BASED VISION
Time: 15:00
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Semantic Networks for Scene Analysis
W. Kasprzak, H. Niemann - Universitat Erlangen-
Nurnberg, F.R. Germany
2-D and 3-D Model-Based Recognition of ManMade Objects in Outdoor Scenes
X.F. Lebegue, D.C. Baker, J.K. Aggarwal - University of
Texas at Austin, USA
The Use of Context in Interpretation of Image Sequences
M. Desvignes, C. Porquet, P. Spagnou - ISMRa
CAEN, France
Contour Tracking and Corner Detection in a Logic Programming Environment
B. Bell, L.F. Pau - Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
A Query-Driven System for the Interpretation of Aerial Images
J.-C. Engel, P. Bouthemy- IRISA/INRIA Rennes,
France
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PANEL: MEDICAL IMAGING
Time: 15:00
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Moderator Prof. N. Saranummi
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WEDNESDAY, 21 JUNE 1989
INVITED SPEAKER
Time: 9:00
Parallelism in Low Level Vision. Some Algorithms and Architectures
P.E. Danielsson - Linkoping University, Sweden
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3D VISION I
Time: 10:15
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Use of Design-Data in 3D Vision Based Inspection
H. Ailisto - Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland
Knowledge Representation for Complex Range Image Interpretation
P. Boulanger - National Research Council of Canada, Canada,
P. Cohen - Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal, Canada
Detection of the Position of 3D Industrial Objects under Consideration
of Reduced Image Quality
M. Heuser, C.-E. Liedtke - Universitat Hannover, F.R. Germany
Noise Analysis and Filtering of Range Images Produced by a Scanning
Laser Range Finder
A. Harkonen, H. Ailisto, I. Moring - Technical Research
Centre of Finland, Finland
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RECOVERY OF SURFACE COLOR
Time: 10:15
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Attached Shadows and Perceived Shape
S.S. Bergstrom, K.-A. Gustafsson, T. Jakobsson -
University of Umea, Sweden
Lightness and Brightness in Unevenly Illuminated Scenes
L.E. Arend - Harvard Medical School, USA
Perception of Luminosity
A.L. Gilchrist - Rutgers University, USA
Test of an Algorithm for Delineation of Objects in Multispectral Images
M.H. Brill - Science Applications International Corp., USA
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MATCHING AND RECOGNITION
Time 10:15
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Two Contrasting Methods of Object Recognition: Geometric Features
and Gabor Function Filter Values
M. Eichenberger, G. Wong - Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology (ETH), Switzerland
Proper Subcurve Matching Using an Extended Circular Image Representation
E.E. Milios - University of Toronto, Canada
Use of the Chi-Square Test for Template Matching in Rotated Images
J.P. Secilla - IBM Scientific Centre, Spain, N. Carcia -
Univ. Politecnica, Spain
A Use for Relational Matching in the Analysis and Display of an Image Sequence
R.E. Blake - University of Trondheim, Norway, P. Flood - University of Bergen,
Norway, A.S. Uberg, C. Giertsen - IBM Bergen Scientific Centre, Norway
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MOTION I
Time: 12:30
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Direct Determination of the Orientation of a Translating 3D Straight Line
K. Henriksen, J. Arnspang- University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Classification of Edges in Time-Varying Imagery
F. Bergholm - Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Detecting Changes in Patterns of Points
H. Shvaytser - David Sarnoff Research Center, USA
Recursive Estimation of 3-D Structure and Motion from Image Sequences
S. Carlsson - Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Image Irradiance Equations for a Zooming Camera
J. Arnspang, J. Ma - University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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CHARACTER RECOGNITION
Time: 12:30
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Recognition of Punched Characters on Work by Matching of Gradients
with Thin Reference Patterns
C. Evers, B. Kammerer - Siemens AG, F.R. Germany
A New System for Automatic Segmentation & Recognition of Unconstrained
Handwritten Zip Codes
E. Lecolinet, J.-V. Moreau - Matra T2I, France
>From Primitives to Letters. A Structural Method for Handwriting Recognition
H. Oulhadj, E. Petit, J. Lemoine, M. Gaudaire - Universite Paris
Val-de Marne, France
Comparative Study of Some Character Recognition Algorithms
A.A. Verikas, M.I. Bachauskene - Kaunas Polytechnical Institute, USSR
Implementation and Optimisation of a Dictionary Access System Based on the
Notion of Graphisms and Associated Features for Multifont Printed Characters
M. Cheriet - Universite Paris 6, France
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PANEL: NEURAL NETWORKS AND
CONVENTIONAL ARCHITECTURES
Time: 12:30
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Moderator Prof. E. Oja
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ALGORITHMS II
Time: 14:30
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Properties of the Adaptive Hough Transform
J. Princen, H.K. Yuen, J. Illingworth, J. Kittler - University of Surrey, UK
Antialiasing the Hough Transform
N. Kiryati, A.M. Bruckstein - Technion - Israel Institute of Technol-
ogy, Israel
An Algorithm for Computing the Discrete Radon Transform with Some Applications
Ramesh G.R., N. Srinivasa, K. Rajgopal - Indian Institute of Science, India
Waveform Recognition with Autoregressive Coefficients
I. Dyrdal - Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, Norway
The Use of Fuzzy Labels in Statistical Pattern Recognition
R.P.W. Duin - Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
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MODEL-BASED VISION
Time: 14:30
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Deductive Generation of Vision Representations from CAD-Models
H. Bunke, T. Glauser, E. Gmur, X.Y. Jiang - Universitat Bern, Switzerland
Constructing the Perspective Projection Aspect Graph of Polyhedra Defined
Using a Solid Modeler
K. Bowyer - University of South Florida, USA
Generating and Manipulating Solid Models from Images
O. Bergengruen - Siemens AG, F.R. Germany
3D Models for Edge Matching
G. Borgefors, K. Kohler, B. Rosen - Swedish
Defence Research Establishment, Sweden
Stepwise Model Refinement for Industrial Scene Analysis
U. Kirchner - AEG AG, F.R. Germany
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PANEL: IMAGE PROCESSING WORKSTATIONS
Time: 14:30
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Moderator Dr. A. Kortekangas
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POSTER SESSION
Time: 16:10
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A New Robust Algorithm for Estimation of 3-D Rotation Parameters of
Rigid Objects
S. Xuening, Y. Pingfan, C. Tong - Tsinghua University, P.R. China
Pattern Recognition System for Estimating the Number of Stopping Objects
S. Ovaska - Nokia Research Center, Finland
Averaging Linear Object Classifier for Textured Images
G. Palubinskas - Academy of Sciences of the Lithunian SSR, USSR
A Closed Form Solution and a Property of First Order Optic Flow During
Rigid Translation
J. Arnspang - University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Shape from Hypertexel Virtual Motion
J. Arnspang - University Copenhagen, Denmark
Image Recognition by Quad String Array Approach
Y.-L. Ma, C. Ma, T.-Y. Tu - National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Parallel C-calculus: A Case Study
E.R. Caianiello - University of Salerno, Italy, P.E. Eklund,
Abo Akademi, Finland, A.G.S. Ventre - University of Naples, Italy
A Treelike Net Coding for Pattern Recognition
Y.Y. Lin, Z. Yu - South China University of Technology, P.R. China
A Note on Smoothness Constraint in Computation of Optical Flow
J. Ma - University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Comparison of Localization Precision and Detection Accuracy of Point Detectors
M.J.P.M. Lemmens, G. van der Molen - Delft University
of Technology, The Netherlands
Edge Detection in Machine Vision Using a Simple L1 Norm Template Matching
Algorithm
R.N. Strickland, T. Draelos, Z. Mao - University of Arizona, USA
Feature Matching in Image Sequences
R.N. Strickland, Z. Mao - University of Arizona, USA
A New Piecewise Linear Classifier
H.C. Palm - Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, Norway
A Safe Image Segmentation Algorithm and its Data Structure Adaptable
to Parallel Implementation
X.-W. Tu, B. Dubuisson - Universite de Technologie de
Compiegne, France
The Automatic Analysis of VLSI Chip Images
A. Ambriola, M. Bonso, U. De Riu, N. Patrig-
nani, M.R. Spada - Ing. C. Olivetti & C. S.p.A., Italy
Filters Based on Minimization of an Error Criterion
O. Yli-Harja - Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland,
J. Astola - Tampere University, Finland
Very-Low-Bandwidth Visual Communication for the Deaf
C.-L. Huang, C.-H. Wu - National Tsing Hua University,
Taiwan
An Image Restoration Algorithm with Applications
B. Olstad - Norwegian Institute of Technology, Norway
Image Processing Verification of Spring Structure
S.T. Bow, T.-S. Chen, D.-H. Wang - Northern Illinois
University, USA
The Software Architecture of an Image Processing Workstation
H. Tamura, H. Sato, H. Yamamoto, H. Okazaki, T. Kawai - Canon
Inc. Information Systems Research Centre, Japan
Infrared Imaging and Image Processing in Detecting Air Pollutants
and their Spread in Work Place
P. Kultanen - Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland, H.
Janhunen - Lappeenranta Regional Institute of Occupational Health, Finland
Knowledge Based Analysis of Line Drawings
J. Yla-Jaaski, H. Ahonen - Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland
2D Object Recognition by Shape Superposition
A. Mpe, C. Melin - University of Technology of Compiegne, France
Automated Bouton Counting in Three Dimensions
K. Mossberg - Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, B.
Ulfhake, U. Arvidsson - Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Paper Printability Analysis Workstation
C. Backstrom, U. Pulkkinen, T. Mansten - Technical
Research Centre of Finland, Finland
Rigid Body Motion Analysis from the Correspondence of Interest Points
M. Andersson, J.-O. Eklundh, A. Kakimoto - Royal
Institute of Technology, Sweden
Applying the Hough Transform to the Problem of Bivariate Gaussian
Mixture Identification
H.K. Yuen, J. Illingworth, J. Kittler - University of Surrey, UK
Moving Object Analysis
A. Aoun, S. Castan, L. Massip-Pailhes - Universite Paul Sabatier, France
Recognition of Locations in Architectural Plans
A. Koutamanis - Delft, The Netherlands
3-D Configuration Recovery using a Pair of L Corners in a Perspective Image
Y. Fukada - ATR Audiotory and Visual Perception Research Laboratories, Japan
Comparison of Some Texture Classifiers
J. Heikkila, A. Laiho - Helsinki University of Technology, Finland
The Application of Image Analysis to Evaluate Optical Properties of Paper
S. Papworth - Norwegian Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Norway
Simultaneous Segmentation of Organs in CT-Scans by Relaxation in 3D-Space
N. Karssemeijer - University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Detecting Edges with Intrinsic Length-Scale
M. Petrou, J. Kittler - University of Surrey, UK
Generalized Fourier Descriptors for Use with Line-Drawings and
Other Open Curves
J.W. Vieveen, R. Prasad - Delft University of Technology The Netherlands
Vision System for the Assembly of Puzzles
A. Scrizzi - University of Paris 5, France
A Method of Feature Point Extraction for Non-Contact Eye Movement Detection
A. Tomono, M. Iida, Y. Kobayashi - ATR Communica-
tion Systems Research Laboratories, Japan
Interpolation Method of HIRS/2 Image Using AVHRR Image
K. Hirata, M. Takagi - University of Tokyo, Japan
Structural Interpretation of Tables in Scanned Office Documents
K. Howaldt, G. Maderlechner, W. Scherl - Siemens AG, F.R. Germany
A Tecnical Document Understanding System Based on a Priori Knowledge
D. Antoine - INRIA Lorraine, France
3D Motion Estimation Using a High Curvature Points Tracker
R. Deriche, G. Toscani, O.D. Faugeras - INRIA Valbonne, France
Extracting and Matching of Feature Points in a Sequence of Aerial Images
J. Devars, Y. Lu - ENSEA, France, P. Deniau - Aerospatiale, France
Discrete and Computational Geometry Approaches Applied to a Problem of Figure
Approximation
J.-M. Chassery - Laboratoire TIM3-IMAG, France
Robot - Sensor Co-operation Planning for Visual Guidance
T. Heikkila - Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland,
T. Matsushita, T. Sato - Electrotechnical Laboratory, Japan
Structure Line of Waveforms and its Application
M. Sato, T. Wada - Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Mastering Perception Heterogeneity: A Balance Between Physics,
Control and Computers
Desnoyer, Dessoude, Lanusse, Michel, Zavidovique - ETCA/CREA, France
Assembly Unit for Medium Size Components
A. Caillau, F. Meftouh, H. Donnarel, P. Lopez - DGE/I.N.S.A.T., France
Morphological Operation via Convolution
A. Imiya, T. Nakamura - Kanazawa University, Japan
Parallel Memory Structures in Image Analysis System
E. Metlitsky, V. Kaverznev, A. Anisiforov - Leningrad Electrical
Engineering Institute, USSR
Accurate Segmentation of Multispectral Remote Sensing Images
D.D. Giusto, G. Vernazza - University of Genoa, Italy
A Filtering Strategy for Orientation and Curvature Description
H. Barman, H. Knutsson, G.H. Granlund - Linkoping University, Sweden
Representation of Colour in Image Processing
C.-J. Westelius, C.-F. Westin - Linkoping University, Sweden
On Split Vector Radix FFTs
R. Stasinski - Politechnika Poznanska, Poland
An Algorithm for Image Analysis Using Pattern Connectivity and
Cluster Compactness
N. Alvertos, J. Champaneri, R. Obando - Old Dominion University, USA
Automatic Recognition of Significant Structures in Gravity Maps
P. Botton - Universita' di Milano, Italy, A.D. Ventura - CNR,
Italy, P. Mussio - Universita' di Milano, R. Schettini - CNR, Italy
3-D Digital Reconstruction from Stereo Images
L. Alparone, V. Cappellini - University of Florence, Italy
Search of Anomalies in Texture Binary Images by Analysis of Quadtrees
A.V. Fatyianov, Y.V. Obukhov, A.N. Vystavkin - Institute of
Radioengineering and Electronics of the Academy of Sciencies of
the USSR, USSR
Lossless Hierarchical Image Coding
C. Munoz, A. Sanz, N. Carcia - Univ. Polytecnica, Spain
Quality Analysis of Pulp with Image Processing
C.Backstrom - Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland
Texture Statistic Selective Masks
H.A. Cohen, J. You - La Trobe University, Australia
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THURSDAY, 22 JUNE 1989
INVITED SPEAKER
Time: 8:30
Industrial Machine Vision
J. Sanz - IBM Almaden Research Center, USA
Time: 9:15
Relaxation Neural Network for Conjoint Image Analysis by
Self-Similar, Non-Orthogonal 2-D Gabor Expansion
J. Daugman - Harvard University, USA
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3D VISION II
Time: 10:30
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Monocular Vision Using the Cross-Ratio
R.M. Haralick - University of Washington, USA
Stereo Camera Calibration Using the Environment
G. Toscani, R. Vaillant, R. Deriche, O.D. Faugeras - INRIA Valbonne, France
Using a Linear Viewpoint Determination Algorithm for a Model Based
Vision System
L. Quan - INRIA Lorraine, France , R. Mohr - LIFIA, France
Projective Area-Invariants as an Extension of the Cross-Ratio
L. Nielsen, G. Sparr - Lund University, Sweden
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TEXTURE
Time: 10:30
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Texture Analysis, Fractals and Scale Space Filtering
U. Mussigmann - Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engi-
neering and Automation, F.R. Germany
Fractal Texture Signature Estimated by Multiscale LIT-SNN and
MAX-MIN Operators on LANDSAT-5 MSS Images of the Antarctic
F. Albregtsen - University of Oslo, Norway
Calculating the Roughness of an Image
A.M. Vepsalainen, J. Ma - Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland
Adaptive Markov Random Field for Texture Synthesis and Segmentation
A. Sebbar, A. Smolarz - Centre de recherches de 1' UTC, France
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DOCUMENT PROCESSING
Time: 10:30
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A Banknote Identification System
P. Chominski, R. Lilja - Inter Innovation AB, Sweden
Critical Questions with the Design of Frame-Based Map Display Systems
A. Kortekangas, M. Kylanpaa - Technical Research Centre
of Finland, Finland
Model-Based Diagram Analysis by Generally Defined Primitives
S. Shimotsuji, S. Tamura, S. Tsunekawa - Toshi-
ba R&D Center, Japan
A Raster-To-Vector-Conversion System Produ High Quality Geometric Entities
R. Espelid - IBM Bergen Scientific Centre, Norway
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MOTION II
Time: 13:00
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2-D Motion Parameter Estimation: A Survey
S.F. Wu, J. Kittler - University of Surrey, UK
Detection and Tracking of Moving Objects by Adaptive Background Extraction
K.-P. Karmann, A. von Brandt - Siemens AG, F.R. Germany
A Feature-Motion Compensation Technique for Image Sequence Compression
V.J. Stanger - GEC Hirst Research Centre, UK
Segmentation of Television Pictures Combining Motion and Spatial Edges
B. Choquet, D. Pele - CCETT, France
A Combined Feature-Based and Block-Based Video Coder
A.E. Symons - GEC Hirst Research Centre, UK
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VISION
Time: 13:00
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Scale Analysis Using Phase Representation
L. Haglund, G.H. Granlund, H. Knutsson - Linkoping University, Sweden
Extraction of Boundary Key-Points and Completion of Simple Figures
F. Heitger, G. Gerig, L. Rosenthaler, O. Kubler -
ETH-Zentrum, Switzerland
Scale-Space for Discrete Images
T. Lindeberg - Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Use of Generalized Networks to Solve Early Vision Problems
S.-C. Liu - LSI Logic Corp., USA
On Phase Representation of Image Information
L. Haglund, H. Knutsson, G.H. Granlund - Linkoping University, Sweden
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PANEL: VISUAL INSPECTION IN THE
ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
Time: 13:00
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Moderator Prof. L.F. Pau
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SEGMENTATION AND EDGE DETECTION
Time: 15:00
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Edge Detection in Multidimensional Images by Recursive Filtering
O. Monga - INRIA Domaine de Voluceau, France, R.
Deriche - INRIA Sophia-Antipolis, France
Nonlinear Zero-Crossing Edge Detectors
I. Defee - Technical University of Szczecin, Poland, Y.
Neuvo - Tampere University of Technology, Finland
Image Estimation/Segmentation Using a MultiScale Planar Model
C. Horne, M. Spann - Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Switzerland
An Efficient Segmentation Algorithm for Natural Images
A. Choo, A. Maeder, B. Pham - Monash University, Australia
Methods for Detecting Blobs on Non-Textured Surfaces
O. Silven, T. Laitinen - University of Oulu, Finland
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PARALLEL PROCESSING
Time: 15:00
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Concurrent Processing for Real Time Motion Detection
H.I. Christensen - Aalborg University, Denmark
Computing the Hough Transform on an MIMD Hypercube Architecture
K. Bowyer - University of South Florida, USA
Some Parallel Implementations of a Geometric Image Transformation
A. Rantala - Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland, A.
Raunio, D.J. Still - Abo Akademi, Finland
A Benchmark of Two Parallel Computers with Border Tracking as a Case Study
K. Pehkonen - Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland,
T. Seppanen - University of Oulu, Finland
Pyramid of Transputers for Texture Segmentation
W.M. Mansoor, E. Claridge - Aston University, UK
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APPLICATIONS
Time: 15:00
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A "Computer Vision" Approach to the Analysis of Crystal Profiles
in Rock Sections
R.C. Thompson, E. Claridge - Aston University, UK
BOF Slopping Prediction Technology
T. Atsumi - Nippon Steel Corp., Japan
Real-Time Wide-Area Traffic Monitoring: Information Reduction and Model Based
Approach
A. Bielik, T. Abramczuk - Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
An Intelligent System for Automatic Fire Detection in Forests
V. Cappellini, L. Mattii, A. Mecocci - University of Florence, Italy
Compact Underground Radar System
I. Sugimoto, T. Kikuta, Y. Hayasi - Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., Japan
For more information on the technical program please contact:
Professor M. Pietikainen
6SCIA Program Chairman
Dept. of Electrical Engineering
University of Oulu
SF-90570 OULU, Finland
tel +358-81-352765
fax +358-81-561278
telex 32 375 oylin sf
net scia@steks.oulu.fi
TECHNICAL EXCURSIONS
Technical excursions will be arranged to local research laboratories.
Information about these excursions will be available at the registration
site.
EXHIBITION
An exhibition will be arranged. Companies and institutions involved
in image analysis and related fields are invited to exhibit their
products at demonstration stands, on posters or video. Please indicate
your interest to take part by contacting the Exhibition Committee:
M. Oikarinen
P.O. Box 181
SF-90101 OULU
Finland
tel. +358-81-346488
telex 32354 vttou sf
fax. +358-81-346211
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GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION
The 6th Scandinavian Conference on Image Analysis (6SCIA) will be
held at the Linnanmaa campus of the University of Oulu, which is
situated 5 km north from the city center.
Oulu, with a population of ca. 100 000, is the sixth biggest city
in Finland and the center of the northern half of the country.
Thriving on tar, navigation and shipbuilding in the 18th and 19th
centuries, the town has now proclaimed itself a city of technology.
Oulu can be reached from Helsinki by air and by train. There are several
flights every day from Helsinki to Oulu (flight time one hour, distance
600 km). By train the trip takes approximately 8 hours.
The Linnanmaa campus can be reached from downtown Oulu by bus or by taxi.
Bus numbers 4, 6, 7 and 16 drive from the city center to Linnanmaa
Time tables are available at the Secretariat. The trip takes about 15
minutes and a ticket costs FIM 5.10 (after 23 o'clock FIM 10.20). A
taxi from downtown Oulu costs about FIM 40.
The address of the conference site in Finnish is:
Oulun yliopisto, Linnanmaa, ovi V1 (University
of Oulu, Linnanmaa, door V1).
Information about special transportations during
the conference will be available at the conference
hotels and at the registration site.
REGISTRATION
The registration fee will be 1300 FIM before April 15th, 1989 and 1500 FIM
afterwards. The fee for participants covers: entrance to all sessions,
panels and exhibition; proceedings; get-together party, city reception,
banquet and coffee breaks. Part-time or one-day admissions are not
provided.
The fee for accompanying person is FIM 200 (check Extra Banquet Ticket
in Registration Form). It covers get-together party, city reception
and banquet.
All payments should be made in Finnish Marks (FIM). The fee is payable by
- A banker's draft made out to CONGRESS TEAM/AREA
- Or a bank transfer CONGRESS TEAM/AREA
bank: Kansallis-Osake-Pankki (KOP), Helsinki,
Kaisaniemi, account No.:127610-59561
- Or by following credit cards: American Express, Diners, Eurocard, Visa
Please note that any payments made at the registration desk must
be made in Finnish currency and that personal cheques cannot be accepted.
Following credit cards are accepted at the registration desk: American
Express, Diners, Eurocard, Visa.
CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION
The registration fee after deduction of a handling charge of FIM 200 will
be refunded upon written or cabled notice of cancellation by June 1st (The
refund will be made after the conference). After June 1st no refunds can
be made. All printed conference documents will, however, be forward-
ed to persons who forfeit their registration fee.
ACCOMMODATION
Reservation for hotel accommodation can be made on the registration form.
Congress Team will provide hotel reservations for the participants if the
registration fee and hotel deposit is received before June 1st. After
June 1st hotel reservation cannot be guaranteed. The hotel deposit will be
transmitted to the hotel reserved and deducted from your final bill (in case
of cancellation the deposit is refunded if Congress Team is informed
before the day of arrival).
Rooms will be available at a choice of hotels as follows:
Hotel category
single/room double/room
I Vaakuna FIM 430 FIM 540
ADDRESS: Hallituskatu 1
II Lanamaki FIM 380 FIM 460
ADDRESS: Rautatiekatu 8
III Apollo FIM 300 FIM 380
ADDRESS: Asemakatu 31
Summer hotel FIM 105 FIM 210
Valkkyla
ADDRESS: Kajaanintie 36
(Rates per room and night including breakfast.)
REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION HOURS
At the University of Oulu, Linnanmaa:
Monday 19 June at 12 - 18
Tuesday 20 June at 8 - 18
Wednesday 21 June at 8 - 18
Thursday 22 June at 8 - 16
CONFERENCE LANGUAGE
The official language of the conference is English.
LUNCHES
Lunch is served daily from 11.00 to 13.00 at mod-
erate price at the university canteen. The canteen is
open daily from 8.00 to 15.00 for coffee and
refreshments.
WEATHER AND DRESS
The weather in Oulu in June is usually warm and sunny (15-20 C) though
there may be occasional showers. However, as Finland does lie far to the
north it is recommended to pack some warm clothing in case the evenings
get chilly.
SECRETARIAT:
For more information on registration, hotel reservation, travel, payments
and cancellation the contact address is:
Congress Team
P.O. Box 227
SF-00131 HELSINKI
Finland
tel. +358-0-176866
telex 122783 arcon sf
fax +358-0-1855245
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Please return this form before June 1, 1989
THE 6TH SCANDINAVIAN CONFERENCE CONGRESS TEAM
ON IMAGE ANALYSIS P.O. Box 227
University of Oulu SF-00131 HELSINKI, Finland
June 19 - 22, 1989
Oulu, Finland Tel. Int.+358 0 176 866
Telex 122783 arcon sf
Telefax Int.+358 0 1855245
REGISTRATION FORM
Surname_________________________ First name_________________________________
Mailing address______________________________________________________________
Postal code________ City___________________ Country__________________________
Telephone_________________ Telex_________________ Telefax____________________
ACCOMPANYING PERSON
Surname_________________________ First name_________________________________
REGISTRATION FEES No. of FIM per Total FIM
persons person
BEFORE APRIL 15TH - 1300
AFTER APRIL 15TH - 1500
BANQUET
Extra Banquet Ticket 200
HOTEL DEPOSIT
Deposit/room (will be deducted from hotel bill) 300
Hotel reservation fee 25
POST TOURS
Leningrad Tour by air in double room June 23-25 3510
Lapland Tour by bus in single room 3000
June 23-25 in double room 3800
__________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL FIM
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel category single/room double/room
I VAAKUNA FIM 430 FIM 540
II LANAMAKI FIM 380 FIM 460
III APOLLO FIM 300 FIM 380
SUMMERHOTEL VALKKYLA FIM 105 FIM 210
Rates per room and night including breakfast
Date of arrival_________________ Date of departure_____________________
PAYMENTS
-The GRAND TOTAL should be paid together with the registration form as follows:
A banker's draft made out to CONGRESS TEAM/AREA
- Or a bank transfer to CONGRESS TEAM/AREA bank: Kansallis-Osake-Pankki (KOP),
Helsinki, Kaisaniemi, account No. : 127610-59561.
- Or I wish you charge my credit card American Express/Diners/Eurocard/Visa
account, card no.________________________________ expiration date____________
the amount of FIM ___________________.
Please note that personal cheques are not accepted.
REMARKS______________________________________________________________________
DIET_________________________________________________________________________
Date ______________________ Signature _______________________________