Mastering Computer Vision with TensorFlow 2.x


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Apply neural network architectures to build state-of-the-art computer vision applications using the Python programming language Key FeaturesGain a fundamental understanding of advanced computer vision and neural network models in use todayCover tasks such as low-level vision, image classification, and object detectionDevelop deep learning models on cloud platforms and optimize them using TensorFlow Lite and the OpenVINO toolkitBook Description Computer vision allows machines to gain human-level understanding to visualize, process, and analyze images and videos. This book focuses on using TensorFlow to help you learn advanced computer vision tasks such as image acquisition, processing, and analysis. You'll start with the key principles of computer vision and deep learning to build a solid foundation, before covering neural network architectures and understanding how they work rather than using them as a black box. Next, you'll explore architectures such as VGG, ResNet, Inception, R-CNN, SSD, YOLO, and MobileNet. As you advance, you'll learn to use visual search methods using transfer learning. You'll also cover advanced computer vision concepts such as semantic segmentation, image inpainting with GAN's, object tracking, video segmentation, and action recognition. Later, the book focuses on how machine learning and deep learning concepts can be used to perform tasks such as edge detection and face recognition. You'll then discover how to develop powerful neural network models on your PC and on various cloud platforms. Finally, you'll learn to perform model optimization methods to deploy models on edge devices for real-time inference. By the end of this book, you'll have a solid understanding of computer vision and be able to confidently develop models to automate tasks. What you will learnExplore methods of feature extraction and image retrieval and visualize different layers of the neural network modelUse TensorFlow for various visual search methods for real-world scenariosBuild neural networks or adjust parameters to optimize the performance of modelsUnderstand TensorFlow DeepLab to perform semantic segmentation on images and DCGAN for image inpaintingEvaluate your model and optimize and integrate it into your application to operate at scaleGet up to speed with techniques for performing manual and automated image annotationWho this book is for This book is for computer vision professionals, image processing professionals, machine learning engineers and AI developers who have some knowledge of machine learning and deep learning and want to build expert-level computer vision applications. In addition to familiarity with TensorFlow, Python knowledge will be required to get started with this book.




Hands-on Computer Vision with TensorFlow 2


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Computer vision is achieving a new frontier of capabilities in fields like health, automobile or robotics. This book explores TensorFlow 2, Google's open-source AI framework, and teaches how to leverage deep neural networks for visual tasks. It will help you acquire the insight and skills to be a part of the exciting advances in computer vision.




TensorFlow 2.0 Computer Vision Cookbook


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Get well versed with state-of-the-art techniques to tailor training processes and boost the performance of computer vision models using machine learning and deep learning techniques Key FeaturesDevelop, train, and use deep learning algorithms for computer vision tasks using TensorFlow 2.xDiscover practical recipes to overcome various challenges faced while building computer vision modelsEnable machines to gain a human level understanding to recognize and analyze digital images and videosBook Description Computer vision is a scientific field that enables machines to identify and process digital images and videos. This book focuses on independent recipes to help you perform various computer vision tasks using TensorFlow. The book begins by taking you through the basics of deep learning for computer vision, along with covering TensorFlow 2.x's key features, such as the Keras and tf.data.Dataset APIs. You'll then learn about the ins and outs of common computer vision tasks, such as image classification, transfer learning, image enhancing and styling, and object detection. The book also covers autoencoders in domains such as inverse image search indexes and image denoising, while offering insights into various architectures used in the recipes, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), region-based CNNs (R-CNNs), VGGNet, and You Only Look Once (YOLO). Moving on, you'll discover tips and tricks to solve any problems faced while building various computer vision applications. Finally, you'll delve into more advanced topics such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), video processing, and AutoML, concluding with a section focused on techniques to help you boost the performance of your networks. By the end of this TensorFlow book, you'll be able to confidently tackle a wide range of computer vision problems using TensorFlow 2.x. What you will learnUnderstand how to detect objects using state-of-the-art models such as YOLOv3Use AutoML to predict gender and age from imagesSegment images using different approaches such as FCNs and generative modelsLearn how to improve your network's performance using rank-N accuracy, label smoothing, and test time augmentationEnable machines to recognize people's emotions in videos and real-time streamsAccess and reuse advanced TensorFlow Hub models to perform image classification and object detectionGenerate captions for images using CNNs and RNNsWho this book is for This book is for computer vision developers and engineers, as well as deep learning practitioners looking for go-to solutions to various problems that commonly arise in computer vision. You will discover how to employ modern machine learning (ML) techniques and deep learning architectures to perform a plethora of computer vision tasks. Basic knowledge of Python programming and computer vision is required.




Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2 and Keras


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Build machine and deep learning systems with the newly released TensorFlow 2 and Keras for the lab, production, and mobile devices Key FeaturesIntroduces and then uses TensorFlow 2 and Keras right from the startTeaches key machine and deep learning techniquesUnderstand the fundamentals of deep learning and machine learning through clear explanations and extensive code samplesBook Description Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2 and Keras, Second Edition teaches neural networks and deep learning techniques alongside TensorFlow (TF) and Keras. You’ll learn how to write deep learning applications in the most powerful, popular, and scalable machine learning stack available. TensorFlow is the machine learning library of choice for professional applications, while Keras offers a simple and powerful Python API for accessing TensorFlow. TensorFlow 2 provides full Keras integration, making advanced machine learning easier and more convenient than ever before. This book also introduces neural networks with TensorFlow, runs through the main applications (regression, ConvNets (CNNs), GANs, RNNs, NLP), covers two working example apps, and then dives into TF in production, TF mobile, and using TensorFlow with AutoML. What you will learnBuild machine learning and deep learning systems with TensorFlow 2 and the Keras APIUse Regression analysis, the most popular approach to machine learningUnderstand ConvNets (convolutional neural networks) and how they are essential for deep learning systems such as image classifiersUse GANs (generative adversarial networks) to create new data that fits with existing patternsDiscover RNNs (recurrent neural networks) that can process sequences of input intelligently, using one part of a sequence to correctly interpret anotherApply deep learning to natural human language and interpret natural language texts to produce an appropriate responseTrain your models on the cloud and put TF to work in real environmentsExplore how Google tools can automate simple ML workflows without the need for complex modelingWho this book is for This book is for Python developers and data scientists who want to build machine learning and deep learning systems with TensorFlow. This book gives you the theory and practice required to use Keras, TensorFlow 2, and AutoML to build machine learning systems. Some knowledge of machine learning is expected.




Modern Computer Vision with PyTorch


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Get to grips with deep learning techniques for building image processing applications using PyTorch with the help of code notebooks and test questions Key FeaturesImplement solutions to 50 real-world computer vision applications using PyTorchUnderstand the theory and working mechanisms of neural network architectures and their implementationDiscover best practices using a custom library created especially for this bookBook Description Deep learning is the driving force behind many recent advances in various computer vision (CV) applications. This book takes a hands-on approach to help you to solve over 50 CV problems using PyTorch1.x on real-world datasets. You’ll start by building a neural network (NN) from scratch using NumPy and PyTorch and discover best practices for tweaking its hyperparameters. You’ll then perform image classification using convolutional neural networks and transfer learning and understand how they work. As you progress, you’ll implement multiple use cases of 2D and 3D multi-object detection, segmentation, human-pose-estimation by learning about the R-CNN family, SSD, YOLO, U-Net architectures, and the Detectron2 platform. The book will also guide you in performing facial expression swapping, generating new faces, and manipulating facial expressions as you explore autoencoders and modern generative adversarial networks. You’ll learn how to combine CV with NLP techniques, such as LSTM and transformer, and RL techniques, such as Deep Q-learning, to implement OCR, image captioning, object detection, and a self-driving car agent. Finally, you'll move your NN model to production on the AWS Cloud. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to leverage modern NN architectures to solve over 50 real-world CV problems confidently. What you will learnTrain a NN from scratch with NumPy and PyTorchImplement 2D and 3D multi-object detection and segmentationGenerate digits and DeepFakes with autoencoders and advanced GANsManipulate images using CycleGAN, Pix2PixGAN, StyleGAN2, and SRGANCombine CV with NLP to perform OCR, image captioning, and object detectionCombine CV with reinforcement learning to build agents that play pong and self-drive a carDeploy a deep learning model on the AWS server using FastAPI and DockerImplement over 35 NN architectures and common OpenCV utilitiesWho this book is for This book is for beginners to PyTorch and intermediate-level machine learning practitioners who are looking to get well-versed with computer vision techniques using deep learning and PyTorch. If you are just getting started with neural networks, you’ll find the use cases accompanied by notebooks in GitHub present in this book useful. Basic knowledge of the Python programming language and machine learning is all you need to get started with this book.




Advanced Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2 and Keras


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Updated and revised second edition of the bestselling guide to advanced deep learning with TensorFlow 2 and Keras Key FeaturesExplore the most advanced deep learning techniques that drive modern AI resultsNew coverage of unsupervised deep learning using mutual information, object detection, and semantic segmentationCompletely updated for TensorFlow 2.xBook Description Advanced Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2 and Keras, Second Edition is a completely updated edition of the bestselling guide to the advanced deep learning techniques available today. Revised for TensorFlow 2.x, this edition introduces you to the practical side of deep learning with new chapters on unsupervised learning using mutual information, object detection (SSD), and semantic segmentation (FCN and PSPNet), further allowing you to create your own cutting-edge AI projects. Using Keras as an open-source deep learning library, the book features hands-on projects that show you how to create more effective AI with the most up-to-date techniques. Starting with an overview of multi-layer perceptrons (MLPs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and recurrent neural networks (RNNs), the book then introduces more cutting-edge techniques as you explore deep neural network architectures, including ResNet and DenseNet, and how to create autoencoders. You will then learn about GANs, and how they can unlock new levels of AI performance. Next, you’ll discover how a variational autoencoder (VAE) is implemented, and how GANs and VAEs have the generative power to synthesize data that can be extremely convincing to humans. You'll also learn to implement DRL such as Deep Q-Learning and Policy Gradient Methods, which are critical to many modern results in AI. What you will learnUse mutual information maximization techniques to perform unsupervised learningUse segmentation to identify the pixel-wise class of each object in an imageIdentify both the bounding box and class of objects in an image using object detectionLearn the building blocks for advanced techniques - MLPss, CNN, and RNNsUnderstand deep neural networks - including ResNet and DenseNetUnderstand and build autoregressive models – autoencoders, VAEs, and GANsDiscover and implement deep reinforcement learning methodsWho this book is for This is not an introductory book, so fluency with Python is required. The reader should also be familiar with some machine learning approaches, and practical experience with DL will also be helpful. Knowledge of Keras or TensorFlow 2.0 is not required but is recommended.




TensorFlow 2 Reinforcement Learning Cookbook


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Discover recipes for developing AI applications to solve a variety of real-world business problems using reinforcement learning Key FeaturesDevelop and deploy deep reinforcement learning-based solutions to production pipelines, products, and servicesExplore popular reinforcement learning algorithms such as Q-learning, SARSA, and the actor-critic methodCustomize and build RL-based applications for performing real-world tasksBook Description With deep reinforcement learning, you can build intelligent agents, products, and services that can go beyond computer vision or perception to perform actions. TensorFlow 2.x is the latest major release of the most popular deep learning framework used to develop and train deep neural networks (DNNs). This book contains easy-to-follow recipes for leveraging TensorFlow 2.x to develop artificial intelligence applications. Starting with an introduction to the fundamentals of deep reinforcement learning and TensorFlow 2.x, the book covers OpenAI Gym, model-based RL, model-free RL, and how to develop basic agents. You'll discover how to implement advanced deep reinforcement learning algorithms such as actor-critic, deep deterministic policy gradients, deep-Q networks, proximal policy optimization, and deep recurrent Q-networks for training your RL agents. As you advance, you’ll explore the applications of reinforcement learning by building cryptocurrency trading agents, stock/share trading agents, and intelligent agents for automating task completion. Finally, you'll find out how to deploy deep reinforcement learning agents to the cloud and build cross-platform apps using TensorFlow 2.x. By the end of this TensorFlow book, you'll have gained a solid understanding of deep reinforcement learning algorithms and their implementations from scratch. What you will learnBuild deep reinforcement learning agents from scratch using the all-new TensorFlow 2.x and Keras APIImplement state-of-the-art deep reinforcement learning algorithms using minimal codeBuild, train, and package deep RL agents for cryptocurrency and stock tradingDeploy RL agents to the cloud and edge to test them by creating desktop, web, and mobile apps and cloud servicesSpeed up agent development using distributed DNN model trainingExplore distributed deep RL architectures and discover opportunities in AIaaS (AI as a Service)Who this book is for The book is for machine learning application developers, AI and applied AI researchers, data scientists, deep learning practitioners, and students with a basic understanding of reinforcement learning concepts who want to build, train, and deploy their own reinforcement learning systems from scratch using TensorFlow 2.x.




Machine Learning Using TensorFlow Cookbook


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Comprehensive recipes to give you valuable insights on Transformers, Reinforcement Learning, and more Key FeaturesDeep Learning solutions from Kaggle Masters and Google Developer ExpertsGet to grips with the fundamentals including variables, matrices, and data sourcesLearn advanced techniques to make your algorithms faster and more accurateBook Description The independent recipes in Machine Learning Using TensorFlow Cookbook will teach you how to perform complex data computations and gain valuable insights into your data. Dive into recipes on training models, model evaluation, sentiment analysis, regression analysis, artificial neural networks, and deep learning - each using Google’s machine learning library, TensorFlow. This cookbook covers the fundamentals of the TensorFlow library, including variables, matrices, and various data sources. You’ll discover real-world implementations of Keras and TensorFlow and learn how to use estimators to train linear models and boosted trees, both for classification and regression. Explore the practical applications of a variety of deep learning architectures, such as recurrent neural networks and Transformers, and see how they can be used to solve computer vision and natural language processing (NLP) problems. With the help of this book, you will be proficient in using TensorFlow, understand deep learning from the basics, and be able to implement machine learning algorithms in real-world scenarios. What you will learnTake TensorFlow into productionImplement and fine-tune Transformer models for various NLP tasksApply reinforcement learning algorithms using the TF-Agents frameworkUnderstand linear regression techniques and use Estimators to train linear modelsExecute neural networks and improve predictions on tabular dataMaster convolutional neural networks and recurrent neural networks through practical recipesWho this book is for If you are a data scientist or a machine learning engineer, and you want to skip detailed theoretical explanations in favor of building production-ready machine learning models using TensorFlow, this book is for you. Basic familiarity with Python, linear algebra, statistics, and machine learning is necessary to make the most out of this book.




Mastering OpenCV with Practical Computer Vision Projects


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Each chapter in the book is an individual project and each project is constructed with step-by-step instructions, clearly explained code, and includes the necessary screenshots. You should have basic OpenCV and C/C++ programming experience before reading this book, as it is aimed at Computer Science graduates, researchers, and computer vision experts widening their expertise.




Deep Learning with Python


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Summary Deep Learning with Python introduces the field of deep learning using the Python language and the powerful Keras library. Written by Keras creator and Google AI researcher François Chollet, this book builds your understanding through intuitive explanations and practical examples. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Machine learning has made remarkable progress in recent years. We went from near-unusable speech and image recognition, to near-human accuracy. We went from machines that couldn't beat a serious Go player, to defeating a world champion. Behind this progress is deep learning—a combination of engineering advances, best practices, and theory that enables a wealth of previously impossible smart applications. About the Book Deep Learning with Python introduces the field of deep learning using the Python language and the powerful Keras library. Written by Keras creator and Google AI researcher François Chollet, this book builds your understanding through intuitive explanations and practical examples. You'll explore challenging concepts and practice with applications in computer vision, natural-language processing, and generative models. By the time you finish, you'll have the knowledge and hands-on skills to apply deep learning in your own projects. What's Inside Deep learning from first principles Setting up your own deep-learning environment Image-classification models Deep learning for text and sequences Neural style transfer, text generation, and image generation About the Reader Readers need intermediate Python skills. No previous experience with Keras, TensorFlow, or machine learning is required. About the Author François Chollet works on deep learning at Google in Mountain View, CA. He is the creator of the Keras deep-learning library, as well as a contributor to the TensorFlow machine-learning framework. He also does deep-learning research, with a focus on computer vision and the application of machine learning to formal reasoning. His papers have been published at major conferences in the field, including the Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), the Conference and Workshop on Neural Information Processing Systems (NIPS), the International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR), and others. Table of Contents PART 1 - FUNDAMENTALS OF DEEP LEARNING What is deep learning? Before we begin: the mathematical building blocks of neural networks Getting started with neural networks Fundamentals of machine learning PART 2 - DEEP LEARNING IN PRACTICE Deep learning for computer vision Deep learning for text and sequences Advanced deep-learning best practices Generative deep learning Conclusions appendix A - Installing Keras and its dependencies on Ubuntu appendix B - Running Jupyter notebooks on an EC2 GPU instance