Multimodal Learning Using Heterogeneous Data

Saeid Eslamian, Preethi Nanjundan, Jossy George, Faezeh Eslamian

• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9780443275296
• Topic: Informatica
• Subtopic: Intelligenza artificiale (IA) e semantica

Multimodal Learning Using Heterogeneous Data is a comprehensive guide to the emerging field of multimodal learning, which focuses on integrating diverse data types such as text, images, and audio within a unified framework. The book delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by multimodal data and offers insights into the foundations, techniques, and applications of this interdisciplinary approach. It is intended for researchers and practitioners interested in learning more about multimodal learning and is a valuable resource for those working on projects involving data analysis from multiple modalities.The book begins with a comprehensive introduction, focusing on multimodal learning's foundational principles and the intricacies of heterogeneous data. It then delves into feature extraction, fusion techniques, and deep learning architectures tailored for multimodal data. It also covers transfer learning, pre-processing challenges, and cross-modal information retrieval. The book highlights the application of multimodal learning in specialized contexts such as sentiment analysis, data generation, medical imaging, and ethical considerations. Real-world case studies are woven into the narrative, illuminating the applications of multimodal learning in diverse domains such as natural language processing, multimedia content analysis, autonomous systems, and cognitive computing. The book concludes with an insightful exploration of multimodal data analytics across social media, surveillance, user behavior, and a forward-looking examination of future trends and practical implementations. As a collective resource, Multimodal Learning Using Heterogeneous Data illuminates the powerful utility of multimodal learning to elevate machine learning tasks while also highlighting the need for innovative solutions and methodologies. The book acknowledges the challenges associated with deep learning and the growing importance of ethical considerations in the collection and analysis of multimodal data.Overall, Multimodal Learning Using Heterogeneous Data provides an expansive panorama of this rapidly evolving field, its potential for future research and application, and its vital role in shaping machine learning's evolution. - Provides a detailed exploration of multimodal learning techniques with a special focus on handling heterogeneous data sources - Delves into advanced techniques such as deep fusion, graph-based methods, and attention mechanisms, catering to readers seeking deeper understanding - Offers code examples, practical guidance, and real-world case studies to bridge the gap between theory and application - Highlights applications in domains such as healthcare, autonomous vehicles, and multimedia analysis to showcase the practical relevance of multimodal learning - Discusses emerging trends and challenges, enabling readers to stay ahead in this evolving field

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• List of contributors
• About the editors
• Preface
• Chapter 1 Introduction to multimodal learning and heterogenous data
• Chapter 2 An introduction to multimodal data representation
• Chapter 3 Modalities in data: understanding text, images, and audio
• Chapter 4 Feature extraction and fusion techniques for multimodal data
• Chapter 5 Deep learning architectures for multimodal fusion
• Chapter 6 Transfer learning in multimodal settings
• Chapter 7 Challenges in preprocessing and normalization of heterogenous data
• Chapter 8 Cross-modal information retrieval and recommendation
• Chapter 9 Multimodal sentiment analysis: integrating text, image, and audio
• Chapter 10 Multimodal data generation and synthesis
• Chapter 11 Fusion Techniques for medical imaging and clinical data towards precision diagnostics and personalized care
• Chapter 12 Ethical considerations in multimodal data collection and analysis
• Chapter 13 Case studies: multimodal applications in natural language processing
• Chapter 14 Visual–audio fusion in multimedia content analysis
• Chapter 15 Multimodal learning for autonomous systems and robotics
• Chapter 16 Cognitive computing: merging modalities for human like artificial intelligence
• Chapter 17 Multimodal data analytics for social media and user behavior
• Chapter 18 Surveillance and security: integrating video, audio, and sensor data
• Chapter 19 Challenges and opportunities in multimodal learning research
• Chapter 20 Future trends in multimodal learning: from theory to practical applications
• Chapter 21 Multimodal data analytics for climate and water resources management
• Index