The group focuses on researching images as efficient and effective means for carrying and conveying information. Image analysis, in this context, is an important tool for searching, organising and evaluating image-based information.
Analysis is effective, if quality and reliability of the knowledge extraction is ensured.
It is efficient if the analysis is carried out with the lowest possible cost of development and realisation. In order to achieve the two goals, image analysis techniques are required whose underlying models are generic enough for supporting a large range of applications and that are at the same time adaptable to a specific purpose. Strategies and techniques in this field are the overall goal of the application-oriented projects of our group.