C. CVIPtools Functions. D. CVIPtcl Command List and Corresponding CVIPtools Functions. E. CVIPtcl Function Usage Notes. F. CVIP Resources. The automatic classification of blood cells in medical images and the robotic control of an unmanned lunar rover are examples of computer vision applications.
Image processing involves the manipulation of image data for viewing by people.
Examples include special effects imaging for motion pictures and the restoration of satellite images distorted by a fautlty lens. This book presents a unique approach to the practice of computer imaging and will be of interest both to those who want to learn more about the subject and to those who just want to use computer imaging techniques. In recent years a few books have been written that combined these fields, but they, too, have been primarily theoretical in nature. I felt that there was a need for an application-oriented book that would bring these two perspectives together, and this book fills that gap. The book's development was initiated by my research experience while working toward a PhD in electrical engineering.