Previously, developers had to find through manual or the manufacturer of research papers in computer vision or image processing to learn how to program the device for this application. Programming Cameras and Pan-Tilts with DirectX and Java is the first book that offers practical tools and techniques for those who are struggling to gain a deep understanding of computer vision application programming with live camera stream and pan-tilt device. * Shows step-by-step how to program the camera for various applications in Visual C + + NET and Java Media Framework (JMF) .. * Describes proven programming methods in industrial and research settings that can be used with cameras that connect to a PC through a frame grabber DirectShow-compliant. * Provides easy to understand explanation of the basic concepts of the example code suitable for those who study computer vision, image processing, or multimedia. * Includes a CD-ROM with all source code from the book and companion Web site with additional code and sample applications.