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Bounding box

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TL;DR. A rectangle defined by coordinates surrounding a region of interest in an image, often used in object detection.

Technical Definition

A rectangle defined by coordinates surrounding a region of interest in an image, often used in object detection.

How it works

In computer vision, a bounding box is a rectangular frame used to identify and locate objects within an image. It's typically defined by the coordinates of its top-left and bottom-right corners, crucial for tasks like object detection and tracking.

Related Concepts

  • Object Detection — A computer vision task that identifies and localizes multiple objects in an image with bounding boxes.
  • Image Segmentation — Classifying every pixel in an image to delineate objects and boundaries with detailed spatial understanding.
  • Computer vision — Computer vision enables computers to interpret and understand information from digital images and videos, automating tasks typically done by human sight.

Further Reading

  • Google ML Glossary