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On Learning the Shape of Complex Actions

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Visual Form 2001 (IWVF 2001)

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In this paper we show how the shape and dynamics of complex actions can be encoded using the intrinsic curvature and torsion signatures of their component actions. We then show how such invariant signatures can be integrated into a Dynamical Bayesian Network which compiles efficient recurrent rules for predicting and recognizing complex actions. An application in skill analysis is used to illustrate our approach.

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Caelli, T., McCabe, A., Binsted, G. (2001). On Learning the Shape of Complex Actions. In: Arcelli, C., Cordella, L.P., di Baja, G.S. (eds) Visual Form 2001. IWVF 2001. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2059. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-45129-3_3

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