The future of computing and communication will apply visual information
to a much larger degree than what we are used to, or even what we
envisage today. Visual computing addresses the integration of "visual
technology" and provides a concept for a common understanding of
Computer Graphics, Visual Perception and Imaging. The goal of this book
is to present an overview on important topics within this integration in
the spirit of recent worldwide research and development. Foundations of
visual perception and of psychophysics are presented as well as basic
methods of imaging and computer vision. The book serves as a reference
and textbook for those who wish to apply or study "visual computing
technology".