In this paper we present an overview of methods and applications of automatic characterization of the appearance of materials through colour and texture analysis. We propose a taxonomy based on three classes of methods (spectral, spatial and hybrid) and discuss their general advantages and disadvantages. For each class we present a set of methods that are computationally cheap, easy to implement, and that proved reliable in many applications. We put these methods in the context of typical industrial environments and provide examples of their application in the following tasks: surface grading, surface inspection and content-based image retrieval. We emphasize the potential benefits that would come from a wide implementation of these methods, such as better product quality, new services and higher customer satisfaction.

Automatic characterization of the visual appearance of industrial materials through colour and texture analysis: an overview of methods and applications

BIANCONI, Francesco;SAETTA, Stefano Antonio
2013

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In this paper we present an overview of methods and applications of automatic characterization of the appearance of materials through colour and texture analysis. We propose a taxonomy based on three classes of methods (spectral, spatial and hybrid) and discuss their general advantages and disadvantages. For each class we present a set of methods that are computationally cheap, easy to implement, and that proved reliable in many applications. We put these methods in the context of typical industrial environments and provide examples of their application in the following tasks: surface grading, surface inspection and content-based image retrieval. We emphasize the potential benefits that would come from a wide implementation of these methods, such as better product quality, new services and higher customer satisfaction.
2013
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