Ebook: Human and Machine Perception 2: Emergence, Attention, and Creativity

The following are the proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Human and Machine Perception held in Pavia, Italy, on September 14 -17, 1998. This edition has been under the auspices of two Institutions: the Cybernetic and Biophysics Group (GNCB) of the Italian National Research Council (CNR), the Centro Interdipartimentale di Scienze Cognitive, of Pavia University and the Centro Interdipartimentale Tecnologie della Conoscenza, of Palermo University. A wide spectrum of topics is covered in this series, ranging from computer perception to psychology and physiology of perception, for analysing and comparing biological and artificial approaches. The theme of this workshop was focused on "Emergence, Attention and Creativity". The workshop structure consisted of five modules each one composed of two invited lectures (dealing with solutions in nature and machines respectively) and a panel discussion. The lectures focused on presenting the state-of-the-art and outlining open questions. In particular, they sought to stress links, suggesting possible synergies between different cultural areas. The panel discussion was conceived as a forum for an open debate, briefly introduced by each panellist, and mainly aimed at deeper investigation for the different approaches and strictly related topics. The panellists were asked to prepare a few statements on hot-points, which were delivered in advance to the participants as a guide for a qualified discussion.

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This important new book, covering a wide spectrum of topics, including discussion of the state of the art developments in the field of perception, provides a coherent and thorough analysis of the related range of disciplines. From the anatomical and physiological, to the psychological aspects of perception, this volume also investigates the hardware and software for machine perception. Drawing comparisons between these different areas, this work is aimed at stimulating new approaches and debates. Covering five topics: evolution, emergence, attention, creativity and knowledge, this book includes contributions from many acclaimed experts on this subject.

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This important new book, covering a wide spectrum of topics, including discussion of the state of the art developments in the field of perception, provides a coherent and thorough analysis of the related range of disciplines. From the anatomical and physiological, to the psychological aspects of perception, this volume also investigates the hardware and software for machine perception. Drawing comparisons between these different areas, this work is aimed at stimulating new approaches and debates. Covering five topics: evolution, emergence, attention, creativity and knowledge, this book includes contributions from many acclaimed experts on this subject.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xiv
The Dynamics of Biological Evolution and the Importance of Spatial Relations and Shapes....Pages 1-14
Emergent Evolution of Cooperative Structures....Pages 15-30
Intervention in Evolution: (UN)Predictability Versus Control....Pages 31-36
Panel Summary: Can Learning Guide Evolution? ....Pages 37-49
The Emerging Properties of Neuronal Networks: Focus on the Cerebellum....Pages 51-57
Face Detection and Camouflage Breaking by Direct Convexity Estimation....Pages 59-70
Coping with Uncertainty: The Self-Organisation of Social Systems....Pages 71-82
Panel Summary:Multistimuli and Different Sensory Modalities ....Pages 83-86
Variability, Ambiguity and Attention: A Perception Model Based on Analog Induction....Pages 87-98
Alerting Mechanisms in Attentive Vision Systems....Pages 99-105
Purposive Visual Perception and Co-Operative Behaviour: Some Issues for the Design of Physical Agents....Pages 107-123
Panel Summary: Planning and Problem Solving....Pages 125-135
Creations and Discoveries in Science: The Role of Abductive Reasoning....Pages 137-149
Analogy Perception and Creativity Mechanisms....Pages 151-167
Panel Summary: Creativity in 22 Questions: What’s the Catch?....Pages 169-173
Recognising, Remembering and Knowing....Pages 175-184
Panel Summary: Symbolism and Connectionism Paradigms....Pages 185-194
Presence, Telepresence and Usability....Pages 195-204
Non Linear Models for Speech Melody....Pages 205-214
Panel Summary: “How Can I Know What I Think Until I See What I Say?” ....Pages 215-217
Back Matter....Pages 219-222

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This important new book, covering a wide spectrum of topics, including discussion of the state of the art developments in the field of perception, provides a coherent and thorough analysis of the related range of disciplines. From the anatomical and physiological, to the psychological aspects of perception, this volume also investigates the hardware and software for machine perception. Drawing comparisons between these different areas, this work is aimed at stimulating new approaches and debates. Covering five topics: evolution, emergence, attention, creativity and knowledge, this book includes contributions from many acclaimed experts on this subject.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xiv
The Dynamics of Biological Evolution and the Importance of Spatial Relations and Shapes....Pages 1-14
Emergent Evolution of Cooperative Structures....Pages 15-30
Intervention in Evolution: (UN)Predictability Versus Control....Pages 31-36
Panel Summary: Can Learning Guide Evolution? ....Pages 37-49
The Emerging Properties of Neuronal Networks: Focus on the Cerebellum....Pages 51-57
Face Detection and Camouflage Breaking by Direct Convexity Estimation....Pages 59-70
Coping with Uncertainty: The Self-Organisation of Social Systems....Pages 71-82
Panel Summary:Multistimuli and Different Sensory Modalities ....Pages 83-86
Variability, Ambiguity and Attention: A Perception Model Based on Analog Induction....Pages 87-98
Alerting Mechanisms in Attentive Vision Systems....Pages 99-105
Purposive Visual Perception and Co-Operative Behaviour: Some Issues for the Design of Physical Agents....Pages 107-123
Panel Summary: Planning and Problem Solving....Pages 125-135
Creations and Discoveries in Science: The Role of Abductive Reasoning....Pages 137-149
Analogy Perception and Creativity Mechanisms....Pages 151-167
Panel Summary: Creativity in 22 Questions: What’s the Catch?....Pages 169-173
Recognising, Remembering and Knowing....Pages 175-184
Panel Summary: Symbolism and Connectionism Paradigms....Pages 185-194
Presence, Telepresence and Usability....Pages 195-204
Non Linear Models for Speech Melody....Pages 205-214
Panel Summary: “How Can I Know What I Think Until I See What I Say?” ....Pages 215-217
Back Matter....Pages 219-222
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