Close-Range Vision Techniques

Terms of Reference

• Investigation of systems and algorithms for real-time imaging
• Development, evaluation and promotion of vision metrology technology with special consideration of CAD/CAAD and spatial information systems
• Integration of three-dimensional modelling concepts into image analysis processes
• Integration of multiple sensors and data fusion for advanced object extraction
• Design and development of image sequence analysis procedures
• Development of vision-based techniques for visualization, virtual environments and animation
• Support and promotion of a variety of existing and potential applications, eg industrial, heritage, mobile mapping, medical, biomechanics and robotics.

WORKING GROUPS of ISPRS COMMISSION V

• WG V/1 - Automation for Vision Metrology Systems and Industrial Applications
• WG V/2 - Scene Modelling and Virtual Reality
• WG V/3 - Medical Image Analysis and Human Motion
• WG V/4 - Image Analysis and Spatial Information Systems for Applications in Cultural Heritage
• WG V/5 - Quick Response and Distributed Computing for Close-Range Applications
• WG V/6 - Visualization and Animation

INTERCOMMISSION WGs of ISPRS COMMISSION V

• ICWG V/III - Image Sequence Analysis

ICWG V/III - Image Sequence Analysis

ICWG V/III  Terms of Reference

• Algorithms and processes in image sequence analysis, temporal analysis, time-constrained solutions and dynamic analysis and tracking
• Integration of image data with navigation sensor data and multi-sensor information
• Devices for image sequence acquisition and storage
• Systems and applications in robot vision, machine vision, medical imaging, autonomous navigation, motion analysis, deformation analysis and data capture for VR

WG V/1 - Automation for Vision Metrology Systems and Industrial Applications

WG V/1  Terms of Reference

• Development of off-line and on-line systems, digital imaging systems and solutions for metrology and robot vision
• Development of algorithms and procedures for automated sensor orientation and system calibration
• Mathematical models and algorithms for vision metrology with emphasis in automation
• System performance evaluation in theoretical and practical aspects in collaboration with WG III/8
• Sensor fusion and the integration of disparate data types
• Target and feature recognition in multi-image correspondence
• Range image acquisition, localisation and segmentation
• New sensors and areas of application for vision metrology
• Cooperation with CMSC

WG V/2 - Scene Modelling and Virtual Reality

WG V/2  Terms of Reference

• Creation of accurate and realistic looking virtual reality (VR) models from real scenes and objects
• Knowledge-assisted 3D scene understanding and reconstruction for VR applications
• Integration of computer graphics and VR technology with close-range vision techniques
• Improvement of performance aspects, such as speed and automation, of all procedures of 3D- scene reconstruction
• Design strategies for multi-sensor data collection and integration for complex scenes and environments
• Identifying new VR applications requiring high precision 3-D models created with photogrammetric techniques
• Increasing the collaboration between ISPRS and computer graphics, computer vision, and computational geometry groups

WG V/3 - Medical Image Analysis and Human Motion

WG V/3  Terms of Reference

• Development of real-time medical imaging systems
• Use of photogrammetric and computer vision techniques for data analysis in medical imagery
• Dynamic analysis of human motion
• 3D medical imaging for anthropometry and expression analysis
• 3D representation and visualization and medical VR, including support to tele-medicine
• Fostering cooperation between ISPRS and the communities of medical/biomedical engineering, sports science and human/apparel engineering

WG V/4 - Image Analysis and Spatial Information Systems for Applications in Cultural Heritage

WG V/4  Terms of Reference

• Development and integration of close-range vision techniques and spatial information systems for recording, 3D reconstruction, modeling and visualization of structures and items of Cultural Heritage
• Incorporation of innovative technologies and development of new products
• Development of low-cost and rapid techniques in documentation and monitoring of the cultural heritage
• Development of standard procedures and products in cooperation with related disciplines
• Use of Internet and VR techniques to facilitate promotion of cultural heritage
• Close cooperation with national and international groups (e.g. CIPA), as well as ISPRS WGs VII/4 and VII/5.

WG V/5 - Quick Response and Distributed Computing for Close-Range Applications

WG V/5  Terms of Reference

• Methodologies and applications of integrating close range and air-/space-borne imagery.
• Integration of office-to-field solutions for data collection, remote data access, and mobile management
• Integration of indoor and outdoor 3-D models in urban and industrial areas
• Distributed multimedia geospatial databases incorporating close range imagery and other types of geospatial information
• Wireless field computing applications for geodata acquisition and processing

WG V/6 - Visualization and Animation

WG V/6  Terms of Reference

• Development of image-based techniques for integration of live figures and environment generation tasks into the animation process and procedures
• Study of methods and techniques to support the interaction of real and virtual objects
• Encouragement of collaboration with the computer animation community for the exchange of knowledge, techniques and applications
• Promotion of application-specific photogrammetric technology through cooperation with related ISPRS Working Groups and through presentations at technical meetings of the animation community