What describes a system designed to perceive and recognize objects and scenes using computer processing?

The correct answer identifies a computer-vision system, which is specifically designed for the task of perceiving and recognizing objects and scenes through processing of visual data. This involves the integration of algorithms, techniques, and sometimes specialized hardware to analyze visual input from images or videos, enabling the identification and classification of various elements in the visual field.

A computer-vision system typically incorporates a range of processes, including image acquisition, preprocessing, feature extraction, and finally decision-making based on the analysis of visual information. It can work with different types of data, such as 2D and 3D images, and can be applied in numerous applications including facial recognition, autonomous vehicles, and medical imaging.

While neural networks and artificial intelligence are broader terms that encompass many computational methods and applications, they do not specifically denote the structured approach of a computer-vision system focused on visual data processing. Image recognition software, on the other hand, can be a component or application within computer-vision systems but doesn't wholly capture the full functionality and scope that computer vision systems cover.