Practical Algorithms for Image Analysis: Descriptions, Examples, and Code (Hardcover)

by Michael Seul (Author), Lawrence O'Gorman (Author), Michael J. Sammon (Author) "In this book, we offer guided access to a collection of algorithms for the digital manipulation of images..." (more)
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'... will be welcomed by programmers concerned with image analysis ... very useful.' Alex M. Andrew, Robotica

Product Description
This book offers guided access to a collection of algorithms for the digital manipulation and analysis of images. Written in classic "cookbook" style, it reflects the authors' long experience as users and developers of image analysis algorithms and software. For each task, they present a description and implementation of the most suitable procedure in easy-to-use form. The algorithms range from the simplest steps to advanced functions not commonly available for Windows users. Each self-contained section treats a single operation (histogram evaluation, low-pass filtering, and edge detection, among others). The coverage includes typical situations requiring that operation and then discusses the algorithm and implementation. Sections start with a header illustrating the nature of the procedure through a "before" and "after" pictorial example and a ready-reference that lists typical applications, keywords, and related procedures. Annotated references can be found at the end of each section. An accompanying CD-ROM contains a collection of C programs for carrying out the book's procedures.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 295 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (April 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521660653
• ISBN-13: 978-0521660655
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #265,690 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical is the Word, June 27, 2000

By	Kirke Bent "parbzsft" (Chatham, NJ) - See all my reviews

The title says it all. This book was meant to be used. It is organized around a series of transformations that are performed on an image in going from the raw, captured form to usable result. Each step is well identified so you can go directly to the part you need. The methods and routines used are the author's choices, but they give enough information so you can dig deeper if you suspect you may have special needs.

I particularly liked the illustrations. They aren't fancy coffee table illustrations but they are very clear and pointed to what is being discussed. There are many illustrations that show the effect of the procedures on actual images from a variety of fields.

There is a CD-ROM of the executable programs.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive book, with good examples, April 1, 2000

By	Douglas Lyon "docjava" (Milford,CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The authors use clear easy-to-understand algorithms to explain difficult concepts. Carefully selected examples make it very a comprehensive and insightful book. It is a good cookbook for beginning as well as advanced machine vision people. The text is supported by an abundance of figures and graphics. The full C source companion software on CD ROM enables the reader to quickly apply the theory. Altogether indispensable for the researcher and innovator, who will return to this remarkable book again and again.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Image Analysis Book Review, December 5, 2004

By	Kenneth N. Quick "Logical Thinker" (Auburn, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found the book to be very informative and I acquired several ideas from reading it. But, I repeatedly found myself searching the book for definitions of some of the terms it uses throughout its text. Practical Algorithms for Image Analysis will introduce new terms without any hint of their meaning, assuming that the reader already knows all they need to know about the subject matter (which would negate the need to buy the book!). This book sorely needs a glossary.