Perceptual approach to picture interpretation

摘要

This paper argues the view that communication with computers through pictures is not merely a possibility, but a valid and practical approach to human-computer interaction. It seeks to define the concepts of picture understanding and perceptual grouping in the contexts of human vision and computer vision. An approach to picture interpretation is presented that distinguishes between the perceived structure of a picture and its semantic interpretation. This distinction, it is argued, can be utilized when formulating computer systems for picture interpretation.