Prof. Sebastiano Battiato Profile

Prof. Sebastiano Battiato

Associate Professor at Univ degli Studi di Catania

SPIE Involvement:

Editorial Board Member: Journal of Electronic Imaging | Author | Editor | Instructor

Area of Expertise:

digital photography , image forensics

Websites:

Personal Website | Company Website

Profile Summary

Sebastiano Battiato was born in Catania, Italy, in 1972. He received the degree in Computer Science (summa cum laude) in 1995 at Catania University and his Ph.D in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics in 1999 in Naples. From 1999 to 2003 he has leaded the “Imaging” team c/o STMicroelectronics in Catania. He joined the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Catania as Assistant Professor in 2004 and became Associate Professor in the same department in 2011. His research interests include image enhancement and processing, image coding and camera imaging technology. He published more than 90 papers in international journals, conference proceedings and book chapters. He is co-inventor of about 15 international patents He is reviewer for several international journals and he has been regularly a member of numerous international conference committees. He has participated in many international and national research projects. Chair of several international events (ECCV2012, ICIAP 2011, ACM MiFor 2010, SPIE EI Digital Photography 2011, etc.). He is an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Circuits and System for Video Technology and of the SPIE Journal of Electronic Imaging (Specialty: digital photography and image compression). Guest editor of the following special issues: "Emerging Methods for Color Image and Video Quality Enhancement" published on EURASIP Journal on Image and video Processing (2010) and "Multimedia in Forensics, Security and Intelligence" to be published on IEEE Multimedia Magazine.He is director (and co-founder) of ICVSS (International Computer Vision Summer School). He is a Senior Member of the IEEE.

Main Research Topics: ISP Algorithm for Embedded Devices, Adaptive Techniques for Image Enhancement and Coding, Raster to Vector Conversion, Medical Imaging, Image and Video Forensics.

More details on: http://www.dmi.unict.it/~battiato/

Publications (33)

Proceedings Article | 16 January 2024 Paper

Deep learning algorithm for advanced level-3 inverse-modeling of silicon-carbide power MOSFET devices

Massimo Orazio Spata, Sebastiano Battiato, Alessandro Ortis, Francesco Rundo, Michele Calabretta, Carmelo Pino, Angelo Messina

Proceedings Volume 12973, 1297309 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3016130

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SPIE Journal Paper | 27 October 2018 Open Access

Forensic analysis of handwritten documents with GRAPHJ (Erratum)

Luca Guarnera, Giovanni Maria Farinella, Antonino Furnari, Angelo Salici, Claudio Ciampini, Vito Matranga, Sebastiano Battiato

JEI, Vol. 27, Issue 05, 059801, (October 2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JEI.27.5.059801

KEYWORDS: Forensic science, Electronic imaging, Image processing

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SPIE Journal Paper | 27 July 2018

Forensic analysis of handwritten documents with GRAPHJ

Luca Guarnera, Giovanni Maria Farinella, Antonino Furnari, Angelo Salici, Claudio Ciampini, Vito Matranga, Sebastiano Battiato

JEI, Vol. 27, Issue 05, 051230, (July 2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JEI.27.5.051230

KEYWORDS: Forensic science, Statistical analysis, Detection and tracking algorithms, Lawrencium, Analytical research, Binary data, Error analysis, Image processing, Image retrieval, Distance measurement

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SPIE Journal Paper | 15 May 2018

Low cost rototranslational video stabilization algorithm

Giuseppe Spampinato, Arcangelo Bruna, Sebastiano Battiato, Giovanni Puglisi

JEI, Vol. 27, Issue 05, 051224, (May 2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JEI.27.5.051224

KEYWORDS: Video, Motion estimation, Motion measurement, Image processing, Error analysis, Clocks, Video processing, Feature extraction, Imaging systems, Signal attenuation

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SPIE Journal Paper | 22 December 2015 Open Access

Special Section Guest Editorial:Special Section on Ultrawide Context- and Content-Aware Imaging

François Brémond, Ljiljana Platiša, Sebastiano Battiato

JEI, Vol. 24, Issue 06, 061201, (December 2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JEI.24.6.061201

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, 3D image processing, Image segmentation, Image processing, Panoramic photography, 3D image enhancement, 3D image reconstruction, Image quality, Image enhancement, Surveillance

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2015 Paper

A new fast matching method for adaptive compression of stereoscopic images

A. Ortis, S. Battiato

Proceedings Volume 9393, 93930K (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2086372

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Image compression, Image quality, Bismuth, Image segmentation, Algorithm development, Lithium, Computer programming, 3D image processing, Stereoscopy

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2015 Paper

Exploiting time-multiplexing structured light with picoprojectors

Mario Valerio Giuffrida, Giovanni Farinella, Sebastiano Battiato, Mirko Guarnera

Proceedings Volume 9393, 939304 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2083031

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Projection systems, Pico projectors, Binary data, Distortion, Software frameworks, Imaging systems, Calibration, Mirrors, Structured light

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2015 Paper

The future of consumer cameras

Sebastiano Battiato, Marco Moltisanti

Proceedings Volume 9399, 93990C (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2083853

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Imaging devices, Video, Video surveillance, Imaging systems, Video processing, Image processing, Sensors, Image sensors, Multimedia

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Proceedings Article | 7 March 2014 Paper

Image sensor noise profiling by voting based curve fitting

S. Battiato, G. Puglisi, R. Rizzo, A. Bosco, A. Bruna

Proceedings Volume 9023, 90230M (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2038239

KEYWORDS: Image sensors, Interference (communication), Analog electronics, Sensors, Image filtering, Statistical modeling, Profiling, Image quality, Image processing, Silver

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Proceedings Article | 6 March 2013 Paper

Shape recognition for capacitive touch display

I. Guarneri, A. Capra, G. Farinella, S. Battiato

Proceedings Volume 8661, 86610R (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2007578

KEYWORDS: Ear, Detection and tracking algorithms, Shape analysis, Signal to noise ratio, Capacitance, Electrodes, Diffusion, Tablets, Sensors, Prototyping

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Proceedings Article | 4 February 2013 Paper

Aesthetic scoring of digital portraits for consumer applications

S. Battiato, M. Moltisanti, F. Ravì, A. Bruna, F. Naccari

Proceedings Volume 8660, 866008 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2005211

KEYWORDS: Skin, Facial recognition systems, Lithium, Imaging devices, Molybdenum, Image quality, Colorimetry, Digital photography, Distance measurement, Vegetation

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Proceedings Article | 24 January 2012 Paper

On the performances of computer vision algorithms on mobile platforms

S. Battiato, G. Farinella, E. Messina, G. Puglisi, D. Ravì, A. Capra, V. Tomaselli

Proceedings Volume 8299, 82990L (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.907455

KEYWORDS: Machine vision, Computer vision technology, Facial recognition systems, Image processing algorithms and systems, Image segmentation, Mobile devices, Detection and tracking algorithms, Feature extraction, Sensors, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 24 January 2011 Paper

Random-temporal block selection for video stabilization

S. Battiato, A. Bruna, G. Puglisi

Proceedings Volume 7876, 78760K (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.872408

KEYWORDS: Video, Motion estimation, Cameras, Digital imaging, Algorithm development, Zoom lenses, Imaging systems, Image restoration, Image resolution, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 28 January 2010 Paper

Chain of evidence generation for contrast enhancement in digital image forensics

Sebastiano Battiato, Giuseppe Messina, Daniela Strano

Proceedings Volume 7542, 75420E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.838789

KEYWORDS: Image forensics, Image contrast enhancement, Digital cameras, Image compression, Image quality, Image enhancement, Image processing, Visualization, Digital imaging, Forensic science

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Proceedings Article | 19 January 2010 Paper

Signal-dependent raw image denoising using sensor noise characterization via multiple acquisitions

A. Bosco, R. Bruna, D. Giacalone, S. Battiato, R. Rizzo

Proceedings Volume 7537, 753705 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.838608

KEYWORDS: Interference (communication), Image filtering, Image sensors, Sensors, Image processing, Analog electronics, Electronic filtering, Denoising, Signal processing, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 19 January 2009 Paper

Fuzzy-based motion estimation for video stabilization using SIFT interest points

S. Battiato, G. Gallo, G. Puglisi, S. Scellato

Proceedings Volume 7250, 72500T (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.805660

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Video, Fuzzy logic, Motion estimation, Detection and tracking algorithms, Cameras, Motion measurement, Motion models, Error analysis, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 19 January 2009 Paper

Naturalness classification of images into DCT domain

S. Battiato, G. Farinella, G. Gallo, E. Messina

Proceedings Volume 7250, 72500F (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.805639

KEYWORDS: Imaging devices, Feature extraction, Image classification, Scene classification, Image sensors, Sensors, Image compression, Visualization, Digital cameras, Classification systems

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 October 2007

Adaptive techniques for microarray image analysis with related quality assessment

Sebastiano Battiato, Gianpiero Di Blasi, Giovanni Farinella, Giovanni Gallo, Giuseppe Guarnera

JEI, Vol. 16, Issue 04, 043013, (October 2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2816445

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Image analysis, Quality measurement, Image processing, Binary data, Image processing algorithms and systems, Image quality, Visualization, Signal detection, Signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 29 January 2007 Paper

Data mining learning bootstrap through semantic thumbnail analysis

Sebastiano Battiato, Giovanni Maria Farinella, Giovanni Giuffrida, Giuseppe Tribulato

Proceedings Volume 6506, 65060P (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.708204

KEYWORDS: Data mining, Visualization, Cell phones, Visual analytics, Image analysis, RGB color model, Statistical analysis, Skin, Video, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 17 February 2006 Paper

Ad hoc segmentation pipeline for microarray image analysis

S. Battiato, G. Di Blasi, G. Farinella, G. Gallo, G. Guarnera

Proceedings Volume 6064, 60640Y (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.641655

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Quality measurement, Image processing, Image analysis, Visualization, Image processing algorithms and systems, Information visualization, Binary data, Image visualization, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 16 January 2006 Paper

Bezier curves approximation of triangularized surfaces using SVG

G. Messina, E. Ingrà, S. Battiato, G. Di Blasi

Proceedings Volume 6061, 60610O (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.643273

KEYWORDS: Data conversion, Raster graphics, Visualization, Image compression, Image resolution, Image processing, Computer graphics, Eye, Imaging devices, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 23 February 2005 Paper

Automatic image classification by color analysis

Filippo Naccari, Arcangelo Bruna, Alessandro Capra, Alfio Castorina, Silvia Cariolo

Proceedings Volume 5678, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.587723

KEYWORDS: Image classification, Colorimetry, Image enhancement, Image processing, Skin, Vegetation, Databases, Modulation, Visual system, Visualization

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Proceedings Article | 17 January 2005 Paper

SVG rendering by watershed decomposition

Sebastiano Battiato, Agostino Costanzo, Gianpiero Di Blasi, Giovanni Gallo, Salvo Nicotra

Proceedings Volume 5670, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.586687

KEYWORDS: Visualization, Quantization, Image segmentation, Image processing, Raster graphics, Internet, Personal digital assistants, Eye, Digital photography, Displays

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Proceedings Article | 17 January 2005 Paper

Advanced SVG triangulation/polygonalization of digital images

Sebastiano Battiato, Gianluca Barbera, Gianpiero Di Blasi, Giovanni Gallo, Giuseppe Messina

Proceedings Volume 5670, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.586802

KEYWORDS: Wavelets, Raster graphics, Visualization, Image resolution, Image processing, Image quality, Imaging devices, Digital photography, Cameras, Optical resolution

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Proceedings Article | 7 June 2004 Paper

DCT optimization for CFA data images

Sebastiano Battiato, Alessandro Capra, Ivana Guarneri, Massimo Mancuso

Proceedings Volume 5301, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.526451

KEYWORDS: Image compression, Quantization, Image processing, Spatial frequencies, Error analysis, Image quality standards, Reconstruction algorithms, Cameras, Image quality, Data acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 16 April 2004 Paper

Depth map generation by image classification

Sebastiano Battiato, Salvatore Curti, Marco La Cascia, Marcello Tortora, Emiliano Scordato

Proceedings Volume 5302, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.526634

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Image classification, 3D image processing, Image processing, RGB color model, Image fusion, Colorimetry, Digital imaging, Cameras, Image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 16 April 2004 Paper

Real metrology by using depth map information

Edoardo Ardizzone, Sebastiano Battiato, Alessandro Capra, Salvatore Curti

Proceedings Volume 5302, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.526596

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Distance measurement, Metrology, Image processing, Image restoration, 3D image processing, Error analysis, Signal processing, Associative arrays, Imaging systems

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2003

High dynamic range imaging for digital still camera: an overview

Sebastiano Battiato, Alfio Castorina, Massimo Mancuso

JEI, Vol. 12, Issue 03, (July 2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1580829

KEYWORDS: Image restoration, Cameras, Image sensors, Sensors, High dynamic range imaging, Image processing, Digital cameras, CMOS sensors, Image compression, Imaging systems

Proceedings Article | 16 May 2003 Paper

Analysis and characterization of super-resolution reconstruction methods

Sebastiano Battiato, Giovanni Gallo, Massimo Mancuso, Giuseppe Messina, Filippo Stanco

Proceedings Volume 5017, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.476749

KEYWORDS: Lawrencium, Image processing, Image resolution, Resolution enhancement technologies, Reconstruction algorithms, Evolutionary algorithms, Error analysis, Anisotropic diffusion, Super resolution, Image quality

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2003 Paper

Automatic discrimination of text images

Nicolo Alessi, Sebastiano Battiato, Giovanni Gallo, Massimo Mancuso, Filippo Stanco

Proceedings Volume 5017, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.476747

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Image classification, Cameras, Image processing, Digital cameras, Image processing algorithms and systems, Digital photography, Databases, Image resolution, Classification systems

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Proceedings Article | 21 November 2002 Paper

Restoration of out-of-focus images based on circle of confusion estimate

Paolo Vivirito, Sebastiano Battiato, Salvatore Curti, M. La Cascia, Roberto Pirrone

Proceedings Volume 4790, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.452176

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Optical filters, Point spread functions, Image filtering, Edge detection, Image analysis, Image restoration, Sensors, Cameras, Modulation transfer functions

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Proceedings Article | 24 April 2002 Paper

High-dynamic-range imaging for digital still camera

Sebastiano Battiato, Alfio Castorina, Massimo Mancuso

Proceedings Volume 4669, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.463437

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Digital cameras, High dynamic range imaging, Sensors, Image sensors, Image restoration, Imaging systems, Image compression, Image processing, CCD cameras

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2000 Paper

Color opponency watermarking scheme for digital images

Sebastiano Battiato, Dario Catalano, Giovanni Gallo, Rosario Gennaro

Proceedings Volume 3971, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.385005

KEYWORDS: Digital watermarking, Image processing, Detection and tracking algorithms, RGB color model, Optical spheres, Space operations, Silicon, Statistical analysis, Roentgenium, Carbon monoxide

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Proceedings Volume Editor (5)

SPIE Conference Volume | 16 March 2015

Digital Photography XI

SPIE Conference Volume | 19 March 2014

Digital Photography X

SPIE Conference Volume | 21 January 2013

Digital Photography IX

SPIE Conference Volume | 29 December 2011

Digital Photography VIII

SPIE Conference Volume | 24 January 2011

Digital Photography VII

Conference Committee Involvement (8)

Media Watermarking, Security, and Forensics 2015

9 February 2015 | San Francisco, California, United States

Digital Photography and Mobile Imaging XI

9 February 2015 | San Francisco, California, United States

Media Watermarking, Security, and Forensics 2014

3 February 2014 | San Francisco, California, United States

Digital Photography X

3 February 2014 | San Francisco, California, United States

Digital Photography IX

4 February 2013 | Burlingame, California, United States

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Course Instructor

SC1048: Recent Trends in Imaging Devices

In the last decade, consumer imaging devices such as camcorders, digital cameras, smartphones and tablets have been dramatically diffused. The increasing of their computational performances combined with an higher storage capability allowed to design and implement advanced imaging systems that can automatically process visual data with the purpose of understanding the content of the observed scenes. In the next years, we will be conquered by wearable visual devices acquiring, streaming and logging video of our daily life. This new exciting imaging domain, in which the scene is observed from a first person point of view, poses new challenges to the research community, as well as gives the opportunity to build new applications. Many results in image processing and computer vision related to motion analysis, tracking, scene and object recognition and video summarization, have to be re-defined and re-designed by considering the emerging wearable imaging domain. In the first part of this course we will review the main algorithms involved in the single-sensor imaging devices pipeline describing also some advanced applications. In the second part of the course we will give an overview of the recent trends of imaging devices considering the wearable domain. Challenges and applications will be discussed considering the state-of-the-art literature.

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SC1130: Image and Video Forensics: Recent Trends and Challenges

The widespread adoption of digital content over traditional physical media such as film has given rise to a number of new information security challenges. Digital content can be altered, falsified, and redistributed with relative ease by adversaries. This has important consequences for governmental, commercial, and social institutions that rely on digital information. The pipeline which leads to ascertain whether an image has undergone to some kind of forgery leads through the following steps: determine whether the image is "original" and, in the case where the previous step has given negative results, try to understand the past history of the image. Although the field of information forensics is still young, many forensic techniques have been developed to detect forgeries, identify the origin, and trace the processing history of digital multimedia content. This course provides an overview of information forensics research and related applications. Also we examine the device-specific fingerprints left by digital image and video cameras along with forensic techniques used to identify the source of digital multimedia files. Finally, an overview of the recent trends and evolution, considering the updated literature in the field, will be provided.

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