There is actually a 'Google Tech Talk' on detecting cats (versus other shapes) from images: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w72_VwSj6A http://www.youtube.com/w

There is actually a 'Google Tech Talk' on detecting cats (versus other shapes) from images: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w72_VwSj6A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w72_VwSj6A Is it really that easy? I would think flagging for texture would be difficult, as it's likely indistinguishable from noise (data, shadows, clothing..). Approximating shape/avg. contour is likely easier than looking for fur patterns. Any suggestions on books/papers/etc on image recognition?