Digital Image Processing

Author: Ruan Qiuqi (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book is a research outcome of the "Reform Plan for Teaching Content and Curriculum System in Higher Education Towards the 21st Century" by the Ministry of Education. It comprehensively and systematically introduces the fundamental theories and basic techniques of digital image processing. Based on the author's extensive experience and research achievements in teaching and scientific research of digital image processing, numerous examples are provided for reference. The book is divided into 10 chapters, including: Introduction, Images, Image Systems, and Visual Systems, Orthogonal Transformations in Image Processing, Image Enhancement, Image Coding, Image Restoration, Image Reconstruction, Image Analysis, Principles of Mathematical Morphology, and Theories and Methods of Pattern Recognition. At the end of each chapter, necessary review questions are included for teaching or self-study practice to deepen the understanding of the content discussed. Additionally, a CD-ROM is provided with the book. The author has developed a digital image processing software, which can be used as both a teaching demonstration and experimental tool, as well as in practical image processing applications. This book is suitable for researchers in signal and information processing, communication, automatic control, remote sensing, biomedical engineering, medicine, physics, chemistry, computer science, as well as professionals in economics, business, and social sciences. It is also a valuable reference for teachers and students at universities and colleges, as well as graduate students.