{"id":4786,"date":"2024-03-07T14:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T09:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saasworthy.com\/blog\/?p=4786"},"modified":"2024-04-01T17:42:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T12:12:33","slug":"what-is-computer-vision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/what-is-computer-vision","title":{"rendered":"What Is Computer Vision: An Introductory Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-3-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-3-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-3-400x210.png 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-3-143x75.png 143w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-3-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-3-450x236.png 450w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-3-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer vision, in the simplest of terms, refers to the simulation of human-like visual capabilities in computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although our desire to replicate the powerful capabilities of human vision in machines is decades old, it\u2019s only recently that we\u2019ve started seeing significant milestones achieved in the field of computer vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the investment made in technological progress, the market for computer vision has shown tremendous promise. It is expected to reach a valuation of around <a href=\"https:\/\/bitrefine.group\/11-blog\/120-establishing-your-brand-on-college-campuses\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">USD 486 billion<\/a> by the year 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve always wanted to understand the basics of computer vision then you are at the right place. This introductory guide will not only discuss what is computer vision but also touch upon how computer vision works as well as its key applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let&#8217;s begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/what-is-computer-vision\/#What_is_computer_vision\" title=\"What is computer vision?\">What is computer vision?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/what-is-computer-vision\/#Where_is_computer_vision_used\" title=\"Where is computer vision used?\">Where is computer vision used?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/what-is-computer-vision\/#How_does_computer_vision_work\" title=\"How does computer vision work?\">How does computer vision work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/what-is-computer-vision\/#How_is_computer_vision_different_from_image_processing\" title=\"How is computer vision different from image processing?\">How is computer vision different from image processing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/what-is-computer-vision\/#What_are_some_of_the_applications_of_computer_vision\" title=\"What are some of the applications of computer vision?\">What are some of the applications of computer vision?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/what-is-computer-vision\/#Autonomous_vehicles\" title=\"Autonomous vehicles\">Autonomous vehicles<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/what-is-computer-vision\/#Facial_recognition\" title=\"Facial recognition\">Facial recognition<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/what-is-computer-vision\/#Content_organization\" title=\"Content organization\">Content organization<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/what-is-computer-vision\/#Augmented_reality\" title=\"Augmented reality\">Augmented reality<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/what-is-computer-vision\/#Healthcare\" title=\"Healthcare\">Healthcare<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/what-is-computer-vision\/#Retail\" title=\"Retail\">Retail<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/what-is-computer-vision\/#Insurance\" title=\"Insurance\">Insurance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/what-is-computer-vision\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-computer-vision\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_computer_vision\"><\/span><strong>What is computer vision?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer vision is a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on creating digital systems capable of processing, analyzing, and utilizing visual data in the same way as humans do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s focused on making computers understand how to process an image at a pixel level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer vision seeks to capture multi-dimensional data by translating visual content into explicit descriptions. This data can then be turned into computer language to help in decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the objective of this branch of AI revolves around the fascinating idea of giving computers the ability to see and interpret the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Computer_vision\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Wikipedia<\/a> has the following definition of computer vision &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Computer vision is an interdisciplinary scientific field that deals with how computers can gain high-level understanding from digital images or videos.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"where-is-computer-vision-used\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_computer_vision_used\"><\/span><strong>Where is computer vision used?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-6-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-6-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-6-400x210.png 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-6-143x75.png 143w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-6-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-6.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/vectors\/people\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are a few common tasks that use computer vision systems &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Object classification &#8211;<\/strong> It is the process of parsing visual content and classifying objects into a certain category. For example, finding a dog in a video or image.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Object identification &#8211;<\/strong> It is the process of parsing visual content and identifying certain objects. For example, finding a specific chair among many chairs in an image or video.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Object tracking &#8211;<\/strong> It involves finding a certain object and tracking its movement. For example, tracking the movement of a specific car in a video.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Facial recognition &#8211;<\/strong> It&#8217;s an advanced form of object identification that is used to recognize a human face in an image or video or identify a specific individual from a group of people.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Edge detection &#8211;<\/strong> It involves identifying the outside edge of an object or landscape to better identify what&#8217;s in the image or video.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-does-computer-vision-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_computer_vision_work\"><\/span><strong>How does computer vision work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since computer vision aims to mimic the human brain, it follows a similar process &#8211; <strong>pattern recognition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand visual data, computer vision relies mostly on several pattern recognition techniques. The availability of big data has made it possible for deep learning experts to utilize this data and make computer vision faster and more accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 3 basic steps involved in the working of computer vision &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Acquire an image &#8211;<\/strong> It involves acquiring images and large datasets in real-time through video, photo, or 3D technology.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Process the image &#8211;<\/strong> This step uses deep learning models to automate image processing. These models, however, are trained by feeding them thousands of labeled or pre-identified images.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Understand the image &#8211;<\/strong> The last step in the interpretation step involves identifying or classifying objects.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-is-computer-vision-different-from-image-processing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_computer_vision_different_from_image_processing\"><\/span><strong>How is computer vision different from image processing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although often confused as being the same, computer vision and image processing are different from each other. Let&#8217;s discuss some major differences between computer vision and image processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Computer vision<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Image processing<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>It&#8217;s focused on extracting information from input images or videos and understand it like a human brain. &nbsp;<\/td><td>Image processing is mostly about processing raw input images in order to enhance them or prepare them for other tasks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Image processing is one of the methods that computer vision uses along with other techniques like deep learning, CNN, etc.<\/td><td>Image processing uses techniques like independent component analysis, hidden Markov models, anisotropic diffusion, etc. &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer vision is a superset of image processing. &nbsp;<\/td><td>Image processing is a subset of computer vision.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Examples include object detection, face recognition, etc.<\/td><td>Examples of image processing include changing tones, correcting illumination, altering the contrast, rescaling, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-some-of-the-applications-of-computer-vision\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_of_the_applications_of_computer_vision\"><\/span><strong>What are some of the applications of computer vision?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The real-world applications of computer vision suggest how useful it can be in transportation, business, healthcare, entertainment, and everyday life. These applications are powered by large quantities of visual data from security systems, traffic cams, smartphones, or other such visual devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are high chances that you might have experienced computer vision without even noticing it. Let&#8217;s discuss a few key applications of computer vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"autonomous-vehicles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Autonomous_vehicles\"><\/span>Autonomous vehicles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The global market for autonomous\/self-driving vehicles is expected to reach a valuation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/428692\/projected-size-of-global-autonomous-vehicle-market-by-vehicle-type\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">$37 billion<\/a> by 2023. Big companies like Uber, Audi, Google, Tesla, Waymo are all working on developing autonomous vehicles in some capacity or the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Autonomous vehicles rely heavily on computer vision to make sense of their surroundings. The cameras in the smart vehicle capture videos from different angles and share them as input with the computer vision software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The software then processes the video in real-time and detects objects like other cars, pedestrians, road markings, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tesla is already utilizing it through a feature called autopilot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Autopilot Full Self-Driving Hardware  (Neighborhood Short)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/192179726?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/192179726\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Tesla on Vimeo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"facial-recognition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facial_recognition\"><\/span>Facial recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-6-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-6-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-6-400x210.png 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-6-143x75.png 143w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-6-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-6.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=3252983\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Facial recognition technology is now widely used by security agencies around the world to match photos or video clips of people to their identities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not just that, facial recognition is also integrated into major products that we use every day. Social apps like Instagram, Facebook can recognize people from the image and suggest the person to tag on that photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This technology is also being used in biometric authentication. Think of Apple&#8217;s face unlock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It uses the front-facing camera to recognize the person holding the device and then ascertain whether this person is authorized on this device or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"content-organization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Content_organization\"><\/span>Content organization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer vision systems help us organize our content like photographs, files, etc. A great example is Google Photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The photo storage application by Google is excellent at recognizing photos, categorizing them into categories, and even automatically adding tags to them. This makes it easy for users to browse and search photos from their collection. It also creates a curated view of your best moments for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"augmented-reality\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Augmented_reality\"><\/span>Augmented reality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-5-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-5-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-5-400x210.png 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-5-143x75.png 143w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-5-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-5.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/vectors\/app\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Augmented reality (AR) apps rely heavily on computer vision. It helps AR apps to detect physical objects in real-time. This data is then used to place virtual objects within the physical environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pok\u00e9mon Go and Google maps are great examples of AR apps using computer vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"healthcare\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthcare\"><\/span>Healthcare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/images.saasworthy.com\/blog_latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-4-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-4-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-4-400x210.png 400w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-4-143x75.png 143w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-4-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-4.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/vectors\/technology\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Imaging is a key element for diagnosis in healthcare. Think of diagnosis techniques like X-ray, MRI, mammography, CT scan, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer vision algorithms thus prove beneficial in medical scan analysis. For example, it can detect <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diabetic_retinopathy\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">diabetic retinopathy<\/a>, a leading cause of blindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cancer detection is another notable example of using computer vision in healthcare. Computer vision tools can assist in detecting cancer metastasis with greater precision than human doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"retail\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retail\"><\/span>Retail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In retail, computer vision is used for behavioral tracking and inventory management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Behavioral tracking involves using computer vision algorithms and store cameras to understand customers and how they behave. It can be used to recognize customer faces, gender, age-range, or track customers&#8217; movements in the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of inventory management, computer vision algorithms can generate accurate estimates of available items in the store. It can also be used to analyze the use of shelf space and identify suboptimal configurations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"insurance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insurance\"><\/span>Insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the insurance industry, computer vision is really helpful in claims processing. It can be used to guide applicants through the process of visually documenting a claim. This helps minimize the claims cycle and improves the customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We produce a tremendous amount of data on a daily basis. All this data can prove to be valuable for us if utilized properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer vision is one such technology that can help us make use of this data. It allows computers to see and understand objects similar to how humans do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there&#8217;s a lot to explore in the field of AI and computer vision, the applications and examples that we shared in this article paint a bright picture of the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to read more such articles on <a aria-label=\"emerging tech (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/bloglist\/emerging-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">emerging tech<\/a>, follow the SaaSworthy blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.saasworthy.com\/blogwhat-is-iot-security\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">What Is IoT Security? 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