Algorithms for image processing and computer vision

A cookbook of algorithms for common image processing applications. Thanks to advances in computer hardware and software, algorithms have been developed that support sophisticated image processing without requiring an extensive background in mathematics. This bestselling book has been fully updated with the newest of these, including 2D vision methods in content-based searches and the use of graphics cards as image processing computational aids. This updated edition provides practocal solutions so you can: program state-of-the-art image processing capabilities into software; find the steps for taking advantage of classifiers; apply 2D vision methods in content-based searches; perform edge detection, thinning, thresholding and morphology; link all the computers on your network itno a large image-procesing cluster; program the GPU to do image-processing and vision tasks; select the best method for searching through images.