Dr. Akber A. Gardezi Profile

Dr. Akber A. Gardezi

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Image Processing , Pattern Recognition

Publications (13)

Proceedings Article | 13 May 2019 Presentation + Paper

Enhanced target recognition employing spatial correlation filters and affine scale invariant feature transform

Akber Gardezi, Usman Malik, Saad Rehman, R. C. Young, P. Birch, C. Chatwin

Proceedings Volume 10995, 109950N (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2520555

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Detection and tracking algorithms, Target detection, Object recognition, Composites, Tolerancing, Target recognition, Spatial filters, Light sources and illumination, Digital filtering

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2016 Paper

Vehicle monitoring under Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANET) parameters employing illumination invariant correlation filters for the Pakistan motorway police

A. Gardezi, T. Umer, F. Butt, R. C. Young, C. Chatwin

Proceedings Volume 9845, 984508 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2228295

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Optical filters, Image filtering, Roads, Target detection, Data modeling, Fluid dynamics, Safety, Stochastic processes, Digital filtering, Computing systems

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2015 Paper

Comparison of spatial domain optimal trade-off maximum average correlation height (OT-MACH) filter with scale invariant feature transform (SIFT) using images with poor contrast and large illumination gradient

A. Gardezi, T. Qureshi, A. Alkandri, R. C. Young, P. Birch, C. Chatwin

Proceedings Volume 9477, 947706 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2177451

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Target detection, Light sources and illumination, Detection and tracking algorithms, Light sources, Digital filtering, Optical filters, Spatial filters, Tolerancing, Target recognition

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Proceedings Article | 23 April 2012 Paper

Improving OT-MACH filter performance for target recognition applications with the use of a Rayleigh distribution filter

Ahmad Alkandri, Nagachetan Bangalore, Akber Gardezi, Philip Birch, Rupert Young, Chris Chatwin

Proceedings Volume 8398, 83980D (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.918756

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Linear filtering, Forward looking infrared, Gaussian filters, 3D modeling, Target recognition, Optical filters, Computer aided design, Target detection, Wavelets

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Proceedings Article | 13 October 2011 Paper

Application of speed-enhanced spatial domain correlation filters for real-time security monitoring

Akber Gardezi, Nagachetan Bangalore, Ahmed Al-Kandri, Philip Birch, Rupert Young, Chris Chatwin

Proceedings Volume 8189, 81890R (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.898915

KEYWORDS: Field programmable gate arrays, Image filtering, Forward looking infrared, Linear filtering, Target detection, Target recognition, Spatial filters, 3D modeling, Optical correlators, Image enhancement

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Proceedings Article | 28 September 2011 Paper

Automatic parameter adjustment of difference of Gaussian (DoG) filter to improve OT-MACH filter performance for target recognition applications

Ahmad Alkandri, Akber Gardezi, Nagachetan Bangalore, Philip Birch, Rupert Young, Chris Chatwin

Proceedings Volume 8185, 81850M (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.897309

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Gaussian filters, 3D modeling, Target detection, Image filtering, Computer aided design, Forward looking infrared, Target recognition, Bandpass filters, 3D acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 26 April 2011 Paper

Parameter optimization of the optimal trade-off maximum average correlation height filter for FLIR imaging in high clutter environments

Ahmad Alkandri, Akber Gardezi, Philip Birch, Rupert Young, Chris Chatwin

Proceedings Volume 8055, 805508 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.882823

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Forward looking infrared, Digital filtering, Target detection, Computer aided design, Sensors, 3D modeling, 3D image processing, Target acquisition, Statistical modeling

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Proceedings Article | 26 April 2011 Paper

Enhancement of the speed of space-variant correlation filter implementations by using low-pass pre-filtering for kernel placement and applications to real-time security monitoring

Akber Gardezi, Ahmad Al-Kandri, Philip Birch, Rupert Young, Chris Chatwin

Proceedings Volume 8055, 805509 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.883784

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Linear filtering, Target detection, Target recognition, Optical filters, Forward looking infrared, Nonlinear filtering, Thermography, Detection and tracking algorithms, 3D modeling

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Proceedings Article | 12 October 2010 Paper

A space variant maximum average correlation height (MACH) filter for object recognition in real time thermal images for security applications

Akber Gardezi, Ahmed Alkandri, Philip Birch, Rupert Young, Chris Chatwin

Proceedings Volume 7838, 78380N (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.865485

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Forward looking infrared, Target detection, Optical filters, Image sensors, Target recognition, Thermography, Sensors, Optical correlators, Tolerancing

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2010 Paper

Volume holographic MACH correlator

Philip Birch, Akber Gardezi, Rupert Young, Chris Chatwin

Proceedings Volume 7696, 76961L (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.848705

KEYWORDS: Optical correlators, Spatial light modulators, Volume holography, Holography, Holograms, Charge-coupled devices, Optical filters, Image filtering, Video, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2010 Paper

Implementation of the Maximum Average Correlation Height (MACH) filter in the spatial domain for object recognition from clutter backgrounds

Akber Gardezi, Philip Birch, Ioannis Kypraios, Rupert Young, Christopher Chatwin

Proceedings Volume 7696, 76961S (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850216

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Spatial filters, Object recognition, Optical correlators, Tolerancing, Holography, Distortion, Field programmable gate arrays, Target detection, Convolution

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Proceedings Article | 15 April 2010 Paper

A two-stage approach to detect abandoned baggage in public places

Bhargav Mitra, Waqas Hassan, Philip Birch, Akber Gardezi, Rupert Young, Chris Chatwin

Proceedings Volume 7701, 770107 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.849215

KEYWORDS: RGB color model, Binary data, Sensors, Detection and tracking algorithms, Distortion, Algorithm development, Cameras, Roentgenium, Information security, Intelligence systems

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Proceedings Article | 13 April 2009 Paper

An optical space domain volume holographic correlator

Philip Birch, Akber Gardezi, Bhargav Mitra, Rupert Young, Chris Chatwin

Proceedings Volume 7340, 734004 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.817828

KEYWORDS: Optical correlators, Spatial light modulators, Volume holography, Charge-coupled devices, Holography, Image filtering, Optical filters, Holograms, Sensors, Fourier transforms

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