
Cognitive Computing with IBM Watson
Build smart applications using artificial intelligence as a service
Packt Publishing
Published on 30. April 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-78847-829-8 (ISBN)
Description
Understand, design, and create cognitive applications using Watson's suite of APIs
Key Features
Work with IBM Watson APIs to build efficient and powerful cognitive apps
Build smart apps to carry out different sets of activities with the help of real-world use cases
Get well-versed with the best practices of IBM Watson and implement them in your daily work
Book DescriptionCognitive computing is rapidly becoming a part of every aspect of our lives through data science, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI). It allows computing systems to learn and keep on improving as the amount of data in the system increases.
This book introduces you to a whole new paradigm of computing - a paradigm that is totally different from the conventional computing of the Information Age. You will learn the concepts of ML, deep learning (DL), neural networks, and AI with the help of IBM Watson APIs. This book will help you build your own applications to understand, and solve problems, and analyze them as per your needs. You will explore various domains of cognitive computing, such as NLP, voice processing, computer vision, emotion analytics, and conversational systems.
Equipped with the knowledge of machine learning concepts, how computers do their magic, and the applications of these concepts, you'll be able to research and apply cognitive computing in your projects.What you will learn
Get well-versed with the APIs provided by IBM Watson on IBM Cloud
Understand ML, AI, cognitive computing, and neural network principles
Implement smart applications in fields such as healthcare, entertainment, security, and more
Explore unstructured data using cognitive metadata with the help of Natural Language Understanding
Discover the capabilities of IBM Watson's APIs by using them to create real-life applications
Delve into various domains of cognitive computing, such as media analytics, embedded deep learning, computer vision, and more
Who this book is forIf you're new to cognitive computing, you'll find this book useful. Although not a prerequisite, some knowledge of artificial intelligence and deep learning will be an added advantage. This book covers these concepts using IBM Watson's tools.
Key Features
Work with IBM Watson APIs to build efficient and powerful cognitive apps
Build smart apps to carry out different sets of activities with the help of real-world use cases
Get well-versed with the best practices of IBM Watson and implement them in your daily work
Book DescriptionCognitive computing is rapidly becoming a part of every aspect of our lives through data science, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI). It allows computing systems to learn and keep on improving as the amount of data in the system increases.
This book introduces you to a whole new paradigm of computing - a paradigm that is totally different from the conventional computing of the Information Age. You will learn the concepts of ML, deep learning (DL), neural networks, and AI with the help of IBM Watson APIs. This book will help you build your own applications to understand, and solve problems, and analyze them as per your needs. You will explore various domains of cognitive computing, such as NLP, voice processing, computer vision, emotion analytics, and conversational systems.
Equipped with the knowledge of machine learning concepts, how computers do their magic, and the applications of these concepts, you'll be able to research and apply cognitive computing in your projects.What you will learn
Get well-versed with the APIs provided by IBM Watson on IBM Cloud
Understand ML, AI, cognitive computing, and neural network principles
Implement smart applications in fields such as healthcare, entertainment, security, and more
Explore unstructured data using cognitive metadata with the help of Natural Language Understanding
Discover the capabilities of IBM Watson's APIs by using them to create real-life applications
Delve into various domains of cognitive computing, such as media analytics, embedded deep learning, computer vision, and more
Who this book is forIf you're new to cognitive computing, you'll find this book useful. Although not a prerequisite, some knowledge of artificial intelligence and deep learning will be an added advantage. This book covers these concepts using IBM Watson's tools.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
485 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78847-829-8 (9781788478298)
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Additional editions

Robert High | Tanmay Bakshi
Cognitive Computing with IBM Watson
Build smart applications using artificial intelligence as a service
E-Book
09/2024
1st Edition
Packt Publishing Limited
€27.49
Available for download
Persons
Robert High retired in 2023, after 42 years at IBM. He is currently doing independent freelancing. Prior to his retirement, Rob was an IBM fellow, Vice President, and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for IBM's Edge Computing and Networking business. He had architecture and technical strategy responsibility for offerings that will enable a new generation of edge computing, where work is placed close to where data is produced, and actions are performed, and enterprise networking for connecting edge locations. Prior to that assignment, he was the CTO for IBM Watson, responsible for setting the technical strategy and vision for IBM's leadership in AI computing. High is recognized as a global technical leader, author, and evangelist, and was named an IBM Fellow in 2008 for his pioneering work in the field of SOA and his leadership on WebSphere. Tanmay Bakshi is a cognitive computing and AI developer, a keynote and TED speaker, an algorithm-ist, a YouTuber, IBM Champion for Cloud, an Honorary IBM Cloud Advisor, and a Google Developer Expert for Machine Learning. He has resolved to reach out to and help at least 100,000 novices and beginners so they can learn how to code.
Content
Table of Contents
Background, Transition and the Future of Computing
Can Machines Converse like Humans?
Computer Vision
This Is How Computers Speak
Expecting Empathy from Dumb Computers
Language - How Watson deals with NL
Structuring Unstructured Content Through Watson
Putting It All Together with Watson
Future: Cognitive Computing and You
Background, Transition and the Future of Computing
Can Machines Converse like Humans?
Computer Vision
This Is How Computers Speak
Expecting Empathy from Dumb Computers
Language - How Watson deals with NL
Structuring Unstructured Content Through Watson
Putting It All Together with Watson
Future: Cognitive Computing and You