Object Recognition

Question 1

What is Bottom-up processing?

Answer 1

Refers to object recognition through parallel processing and feature detection. (Data-driven)

Question 2

What is parallel processing?

Answer 2

The ability to interpret information of a stimulus through color, shape and motion.

Question 3

What is Top-down processing?

Answer 3

Driven by memories and exceptions that allow the brain to recognize the whole object and then recognize the components based on these expectations.

Question 4

Gestalt Principles

Answer 4

Bottom up processing with either

Proximity 
Similarity
Subjective contours 
Good continuation 
Closure