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Dr. Andrew B. Watson

Senior Vision Scientist at Apple Inc

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Publications (23)

SPIE Journal Paper | 24 December 2014 Open Access

Open Access

Special Section Guest Editorial: Image/Video Quality and System Performance

Mohamed-Chaker Larabi, Sophie Triantaphillidou, Andrew Watson

JEI, Vol. 23, Issue 06, 061101, (December 2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JEI.23.6.061101

KEYWORDS: Image quality, Visualization, Video, Video coding, Quality systems, Imaging systems, Image compression, 3D image processing, Systems modeling, Visual process modeling

Proceedings Article | 14 March 2013 Paper

Paper

Visible contrast energy metrics for detection and discrimination

Albert Ahumada, Andrew Watson

Proceedings Volume 8651, 86510D (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2009383

KEYWORDS: Signal detection, Image filtering, Optical filters, Interference (communication), Target detection, Spatial frequencies, Contrast sensitivity, Performance modeling, MATLAB, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 18 March 2005 Open Access

Open Access

Paper

A spatial standard observer for visual technology

Andrew Watson

Proceedings Volume 5666, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.601935

KEYWORDS: Visibility, Visual process modeling, Visualization, Standards development, Data modeling, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Contrast sensitivity, Inspection, Manufacturing, Video

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2002 Paper

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Towards a spatio-chromatic standard observer for detection

Sophie Wuerger, Andrew Watson, Albert Ahumada

Proceedings Volume 4662, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469512

KEYWORDS: Colorimetry, Spatial frequencies, Modulation, Data modeling, Contrast sensitivity, Visual process modeling, Distance measurement, Visualization, Human vision and color perception, Databases

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2002 Paper

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Extending the modelfest image/threshold database into the spatio-temporal domain

Thom Carney, Stanley Klein, Brent Beutter, Anthony Norcia, Chien-Chung Chen, Christopher Tyler, Walter Makous, Andrew Watson, Simon Cropper, Ariella Popple, Ken Robertson, Velitchko Manahilov, Bill Simpson, Klara Wenzel

Proceedings Volume 4662, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469510

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Visual process modeling, Motion models, Performance modeling, Binary data, Video, Databases, Visual system, Visualization, Image compression

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Proceedings Article | 8 June 2001 Paper

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Measurement of visual impairment scales for digital video

Andrew Watson, Lindsay Kreslake

Proceedings Volume 4299, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.429526

KEYWORDS: Video, Visualization, Calibration, Sensors, Video compression, Video processing, Data modeling, Statistical analysis, Quality measurement, Digital video discs

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 January 2001

Digital video quality metric based on human vision

Andrew Watson, Quingmin Hu, John McGowan

JEI, Vol. 10, Issue 01, (January 2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1329896

KEYWORDS: Video, Data modeling, Visualization, Video compression, Quantization, Human vision and color perception, Spatial frequencies, Visibility, Error analysis, Mathematical modeling

Proceedings Article | 2 June 2000 Paper

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Toward developing a unit of measure and scale of digital video quality: IEEE Broadcast Technology Society Subcomittee on Video Compression Measurements

John Libert, Leon Stanger, Andrew Watson, Ann Rohaly

Proceedings Volume 3959, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.387152

KEYWORDS: Video, Video compression, Standards development, Visualization, Quality measurement, Semantic video, Calibration, Image compression, Visual compression, Video processing

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 2000 Paper

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Modelfest: year one results and plans for future years

Thom Carney, Christopher Tyler, Andrew Watson, Walter Makous, Brent Beutter, Chien-Chung Chen, Anthony Norcia, Stanley Klein

Proceedings Volume 3959, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.387150

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Visual process modeling, Spatial frequencies, Human vision and color perception, Databases, Video compression, Composites, Visualization, Performance modeling, Image compression

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2000 Paper

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Video Quality Experts Group: current results and future directions

Ann Rohaly, Philip Corriveau, John Libert, Arthur Webster, Vittorio Baroncini, John Beerends, Jean-Louis Blin, Laura Contin, Takahiro Hamada, David Harrison, Andries Hekstra, Jeffrey Lubin, Yukihiro Nishida, Ricardo Nishihara, John Pearson, Antonio Pessoa, Neil Pickford, Alexander Schertz, Massimo Visca, Andrew Watson, Stefan Winkler

Proceedings Volume 4067, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.386632

KEYWORDS: Video, Data modeling, Statistical analysis, Quality measurement, Standards development, Statistical modeling, Video processing, Analog electronics, Performance modeling, Telecommunications

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 1999 Paper

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Development of an image/threshold database for designing and testing human vision models

Thom Carney, Stanley Klein, Christopher Tyler, Amnon Silverstein, Brent Beutter, Dennis Levi, Andrew Watson, Adam Reeves, Anthony Norcia, Chien-Chung Chen, Walter Makous, Miguel Eckstein

Proceedings Volume 3644, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.348473

KEYWORDS: Visual process modeling, Data modeling, Spatial frequencies, Databases, Visualization, Image quality, Image compression, Human vision and color perception, Performance modeling, Linear filtering

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 1999 Paper

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Design and performance of a digital video quality metric

Andrew Watson, Quingmin Hu, John McGowan, Jeffrey Mulligan

Proceedings Volume 3644, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.348437

KEYWORDS: Video, Data modeling, Visualization, Video compression, Spatial filters, Video processing, Spatial frequencies, Visual process modeling, Human vision and color perception, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 17 July 1998 Paper

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Toward a perceptual video-quality metric

Andrew Watson

Proceedings Volume 3299, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.320105

KEYWORDS: Video, Visualization, Visual process modeling, Image compression, Quantization, Video compression, Data modeling, RGB color model, Visual compression, Colorimetry

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 1997 Paper

Paper

Image discrimination models predict signal detection in natural medical image backgrounds

Miguel Eckstein, Albert Ahumada, Andrew Watson

Proceedings Volume 3016, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.274531

KEYWORDS: Signal detection, Medical imaging, Performance modeling, Image filtering, Spatial frequencies, Statistical modeling, X-ray imaging, X-rays, Interference (communication), Angiography

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 1997 Paper

Paper

Image quality and entropy masking

Andrew Watson, Robert Borthwick, Mathias Taylor

Proceedings Volume 3016, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.274501

KEYWORDS: Image quality, Visualization, Image processing, Interference (communication), Image compression, Process control, Visibility, Scientific visualization, Visual process modeling, Detection theory

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 1997 Paper

Paper

DCTune perceptual optimization of compressed dental x-rays

Andrew Watson, Mathias Taylor, Robert Borthwick

Proceedings Volume 3031, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.273914

KEYWORDS: Quantization, Matrices, Image compression, X-rays, Visualization, Image quality, Visual compression, Image resolution, Image quality standards, Quality measurement

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Proceedings Article | 16 April 1997 Paper

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What is degrading human visual detection peformance in natural medical image backgrounds?

Miguel Eckstein, Albert Ahumada, Andrew Watson, James Whiting

Proceedings Volume 3036, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.271311

KEYWORDS: Signal detection, Medical imaging, Performance modeling, Visualization, Visual process modeling, Image processing, Interference (communication), Statistical modeling, Data modeling, Image quality

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Proceedings Article | 22 April 1996 Paper

Paper

Visual thresholds for wavelet quantization error

Andrew Watson, Gloria Yang, Joshua Solomon, John Villasenor

Proceedings Volume 2657, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.238735

KEYWORDS: Discrete wavelet transforms, Quantization, Visualization, Optical resolution, Wavelets, Spatial frequencies, Image compression, Image resolution, Chromium, Visibility

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 1995 Paper

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Models of human image discrimination predict object detection in natural backgrounds

Albert Ahumada, Andrew Watson, Ann Rohaly

Proceedings Volume 2411, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.207554

KEYWORDS: Image filtering, Data modeling, Contrast sensitivity, Digital imaging, Target recognition, Image quality, Analytical research, Digital filtering, Target detection, Medical imaging

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Proceedings Article | 17 February 1995 Paper

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Quality asessment of coded images using numerical category scaling

Andre van Dijk, Jean-Bernard Martens, Andrew Watson

Proceedings Volume 2451, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.201231

KEYWORDS: Image quality, Image compression, Quantization, Image quality standards, Matrices, Visualization, Data compression, Image filtering, Image processing, Chlorine

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 1994 Paper

Paper

Discrete cosine transform (DCT) basis function visibility: effects of viewing distance and contrast masking

Andrew Watson, Joshua Solomon, Albert Ahumada, Alan Gale

Proceedings Volume 2179, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.172661

KEYWORDS: Visualization, Quantization, Visibility, Image resolution, Visual process modeling, Optical resolution, Data modeling, Image compression, Matrices, Contrast sensitivity

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 1993 Paper

Paper

Improved detection model for DCT coefficient quantization

Heidi Peterson, Albert Ahumada, Andrew Watson

Proceedings Volume 1913, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.152693

KEYWORDS: Quantization, RGB color model, Data modeling, Matrices, Spatial frequencies, Image compression, Colorimetry, Visibility, Chromium, Neon

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 1993 Paper

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DCT quantization matrices visually optimized for individual images

Andrew Watson

Proceedings Volume 1913, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.152694

KEYWORDS: Quantization, Matrices, Visualization, Image compression, Visibility, Image quality, Image quality standards, Error analysis, Visual compression, Contrast sensitivity

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Conference Committee Involvement (13)

Human Vision and Electronic Imaging XX

9 February 2015 | San Francisco, California, United States

Human Vision and Electronic Imaging XIX

3 February 2014 | San Francisco, California, United States

Human Vision and Electronic Imaging XVIII

4 February 2013 | Burlingame, California, United States

Human Vision and Electronic Imaging XVII

23 January 2012 | Burlingame, California, United States

Human Vision and Electronic Imaging XVI

24 January 2011 | San Francisco Airport, California, United States

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