What makes Paris look like Paris? Software finds stylistic core
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 13:01
in Mathematics & Economics
Paris is one of those cities that has a look all its own, something that goes beyond landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame. Researchers have developed visual data mining software that can automatically detect these sometimes subtle features, such as street signs, streetlamps and balcony railings, that give Paris and other cities a distinctive look.