Digital Imaging: Theory and Applications - Hardcover

Burdick, Howard E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0079130593 ISBN 13: 9780079130594

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1997

Synopsis

Delivers the basic knowledge and sample programs needed to utilize digital imaging techniques, presenting the basic theories underlying image processing and manipulation. Subsequent chapters provide descriptions of image processing functions, file storage, and display techniques; current and future applications; and how to use input/output devices such as digital cameras, scanners, and laser film recorders. The accompanying CD-ROM provides many complete programming examples, plus sample images that illustrate an array of algorithms and processing techniques. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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From the Back Cover:

A world-renowned expert reveals everything you need to know about... Digital Imaging, Theory and Applications. From one of this burgeoning field's true pioneers, here is a much-needed guide to digital image processing that is both authoritative and accessible. Howard Burdick's book/CD-ROM package delivers imaging techniques in a wide variety of real-world situations. More than just another technical cookbook weighed down by mathematical abstractions, Digital Imaging paints a complete picture of the subject in terms anyone can understand. You'll find clear explanations of the basic theories underlying image processing and manipulation, followed by in-depth descriptions of: Image processing functions, file storage, and display techniques; Current and future applications in areas ranging from medical to military, document processing to moviemaking, and business to household; How to use input/output devices such as digital cameras, scanners, and laser film recorders. The accompanying CD-ROM provides many complete programming examples, plus sample images that serve to illustrate an array of practical algorithms and processing techniques... and provide a springboard from which to create your own custom applications. For expert, practical guidance through a fast-advancing field that grows more exciting-and useful-with each passing day, this volume simply has no equal.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0079130593
• ISBN 13: 9780079130594
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 315