Special lecture on
Contents
Application of invariant theory to automatic recognition problems
(guest lecture for MA108: Mathematics as a Profession and discipline, Fall 2011)
Intro Song
A great song about a special type of groups (hilarious if you know some advanced math)
Three projects discussed
- Rosetta Phone: A portable device for reading and translating signs written in Arabic-like characters
- MERGE: A portable system for automatic recognition and interpretation of HAZMAT sign
- GARI: A portable system for automatic recognition and browsing of gang graffiti.
Groups and transformation groups
- To learn more about transformation groups