Electronic Imaging Technology

This book provides an overview of electronic imaging systems, technology, and practical applications. Written by industry experts, its 11 chapters explore a variety of systems and applications, ranging from video compression and handwritten word recognition to color science and hardware architectures. The text is intended for readers interested in applied, industrial electronic imaging.

Contents:
- Introduction: Historical Background; Applications of Image Processing; Image Formation; Sampling and Quantization; Image Neighbors and Distances
- Video Compression Standards
- Multimedia Systems
- Vision and Visualization
- Color Image Processing
- Enhancement of Digital Documents
- Digital Halftoning for Printing and Display of Electronic Images
- Document Recognition
- Lexicon-Driven Handwritten Word Recognition
- Scanning
- Hardware Architecture for Image Processing