eigenimage
eigenimage noun: the set of eigenvectors used by a computer system in the recognition of an image (especially of a face).
Noun
eigenimage (plural eigenimages)
- The set of eigenvectors used by a computer system in the recognition of an image (especially of a face).
- Various partial summations of the individual singular eigenimage matrices are included to demonstrate the cumulative effect of the individual outer products on the reconstruction of the entire image.1977, Harry C. Andrews, Digital image restoration, page 38
- The five eigenimage generic model succeeds as well as the five eigenimage individual model in capturing the global shading pattern, though the geometry is of course different.1999, Peter W. Hallinan, Two- and Three-Dimensional Patterns of the Face, page 62
- Synonyms:
- eigenface
Synonyms of eigenimage
Forms of eigenimage
| plural | eigenimages |
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Origin of eigenimage
From eigen- + image.
Questions about eigenimage
- What does eigenimage mean?
- Eigenimage means the set of eigenvectors used by a computer system in the recognition of an image (especially of a face).
- What part of speech is eigenimage?
- Eigenimage is a noun.
- What is the plural of eigenimage?
- The plural of eigenimage is eigenimages.
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