Using Enhanced Spherical Images for Object Representation
David A. Smith · 1979
The processes involved in vision, manipulation, and spatial reasoning depend greatly on the particular representation of three-dimensional objects used. A novel representation, bascd on concepts of differential geometry, is explored. Special attention is given to properties of the enhanced spherical image model, reconstruction of objects from their representation, and recognition of similarity with prototypes. Difficulties associated wih representing smooth and non-convex bodies are also discussed.