Programming Cameras and Pan-Tilts with DirectX and Java

 The rapid rise of PC-based cameras has lead to the enormous growth of
software applications that use real-time video programming. These
applications include video conferencing, computer games, scientific
research, automated security and surveillance, industrial inspection,
and Web cameras. Previously, developers had to search through
manufacturer manuals or research papers in computer vision or image
processing to learn how to program devices for these applications.

Programming Cameras and Pan-Tilts with DirectX and Java is the first
book to offer practical tools and techniques for those struggling to
gain an in-depth understanding of programming computer vision
applications with live camera streams and pan-tilt devices. It shows how
to build DirectShow filters from scratch and introduces computer vision
concepts as needed to understand the code. Special emphasis is devoted
to DirectShow programming and popular computer vision applications such
as segmentation and tracking.
*Shows step-by-step how to program cameras for a variety of applications
in both Visual C++ .NET and the Java Media Framework (JMF). *Describes
programming methods proven in industrial and research settings that can
be used with any camera that connects to a PC through a
DirectShow-compliant frame grabber. *Provides easy-to-understand
explanations of the underlying concepts of the code examples suitable
for those studying computer vision, image processing, or multimedia.
*Includes a CD-ROM with all the source code from the book and a
companion Web site with additional code and application examples

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