Visual computing

Computer science disciplines dealing with images and 3D models

Visual computing is a generic term for all computer science disciplines dealing with images and 3D models, such as computer graphics, image processing, visualization, computer vision, computational imaging, virtual and augmented reality, and video processing. Visual computing also includes aspects of pattern recognition, human-computer interaction, machine learning and digital libraries. The core challenges are the acquisition, processing, analysis and rendering of visual information. Application areas include industrial quality control, medical image processing and visualization, surveying, robotics, multimedia systems, virtual heritage, special effects in movies and television, and computer games.

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