Conceptual Wavelets in Digital Signal Processing
<br /><br />C H O I C E (CURRENT REVIEWS FOR ACADEMIC LIBRARIES)--October 2009 Vol. 47 No. 02. Science and Technology (Mathematics)This book provides a gentle introduction to wavelets, a subject that is traditionally viewed as a very complex and highly mathematical research topic. There are many works already published on wavelets, each highlighting different approaches to the subject matter and written with sophisticated mathematics. However, Fugal (founder and president, Space & Signals Technologies LLC) has chosen to provide readers with an intuitive approach to the subject with plenty of discussions and ample examples. The contents originally formed the bulk of materials the author used in a professional workshop introducing wavelets. The book illustrates concepts of different wavelets, filtering operations, and practical usages with figures and simple MATLAB numerical examples to provide the reader with insight into the underlying behavior. Technical terms are often defined when first used. A special section at the end of the text shows a sampling of other wavelet tutorial materials available in books and articles and on the Web. This work is ideal for readers who would like to have a high-level understanding of wavelets without getting bogged down by heavy mathematics.SUMMING UP: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED -- J. Y. Cheung, emeritus, University of OklahomaCHOICE is a publication of the Association of College and Research Libraries, A division of the American Library Association. Editorial Offices: 575 Main Street, Suite 300, Middletown, CT 06457-3445 --C H O I C E REVIEWS FOR ACADEMIC LIBRARIES--October 2009 Vol. 47 No. 02. <br /><br />COMMENTS FROM READERS AND ATTENDEES (Book is based primarily on Fugal s courses and seminars)I was very pleased with your efforts - - the responses we received from the participants were very positive - V. John Mathews, Professor and Chairman, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Utah.The course and notes were not only interesting but great for generating useful new ideas Paul K. Kuhn, Lead Engineer, General Electric.You explain it in a very simple way so that people can understand it. You have pointed out several issues which are critical in applications like denoising which are hard to find in any book. I am very familiar with the equations, but your presentation gave me some new perspectives on Wavelets Dr. Kumari, L. Fernando, Post-Doctoral Research AssistantCOMMENTS FROM OTHER READERS AND COURSE ATTENDEES INCLUDE:Clear, Concise, Robust and SolidExcellent Introduction to the SubjectEasy to follow. Very useableGreat clarity in presentationExcellent knowledge of the subject.Provided good physical understanding of Wavelet transforms and Applications without unnecessary complexityYour clear explanations starting with the big picture immediately contextualized the material allowing us to drill a little deeper with a fuller understanding(ABOVE COMMENTS FROM READERS AND ATTENDEES --C H O I C E REVIEWS FOR ACADEMIC LIBRARIES--October 2009 Vol. 47 No. 02.I was very pleased with your efforts - - the responses we received from the participants were very positive    - V. John Mathews, Professor and Chairman, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Utah.The course and notes were not only interesting but great for generating useful new ideas    Paul K. Kuhn, Lead Engineer, General Electric.You explain it in a very simple way so that people can understand it. You have pointed out several issues which are critical in applications like denoising which are hard to find in any book. I am very familiar with the equations, but your presentation gave me some new perspectives on Wavelets    Dr. Kumari, L. Fernando, Post-Doctoral Research AssistantCOMMENTS FROM OTHER READERS AND COURSE ATTENDEES INCLUDE:Clear, Concise, Robust and SolidExcellent Introduction to the SubjectEasy to follow. Very useableGreat clarity in presentationExcellent knowledge of the subject.Provided good physical understanding of Wavelet transforms and Applications without unnecessary complexityYour clear explanations starting with the big picture immediately contextualized the material allowing us to drill a little deeper with a fuller understanding --COMMENTS FROM READERS AND ATTENDEES (Book is based primarily on Fugal s courses and seminars)The last acknowledgment is to you, the reader, for having the courage to embark on a journey that you probably have heard was difficult but that has the promise of rich rewards as you add the power of wavelet processing to your professional repertoire.John A. Shedd in 1928 wrote A ship in harbor is safe but that is not what ships are built for . As you leave the safe harbor of conventional Digital Signal Processing to sail upon the wavelets, may you find the treasures you seek. Welcome Aboard! --Special Acknowledgement to the Reader