ECE 6475 - Computational Photography

In this project-based class, the students will learn to: (1) build a simple imaging system using the arducam (or similar camera); (2) apply simple and not-so-simple image processing algorithms to your images; (3) build a machine-learning algorithm to recognize (classify) objects; and (4) explore unconventional cameras such as lens-free cameras, multi-spectral cameras, depth cameras, etc. The students are expected to work in small teams, and will need to purchase arducam (or similar low cost) camera modules. Prior knowledge of python or matlab will be useful. The class is offered in a hybrid format, where meetings in the instructor's lab and on synchronized meetings on zoom will be interspersed throughout the semester. All resources, required code, documentation, papers will be provided. There is no single textbook.