Digital color image processing

Andreas Koschan, Mongi Abidi9780470147085, 0470147083

An introduction to color in three-dimensional image processing and the emerging area of multi-spectral image processing
The importance of color information in digital image processing is greater than ever. However, the transition from scalar to vector-valued image functions has not yet been generally covered in most textbooks. Now, Digital Color Image Processing fills this pressing need with a detailed introduction to this important topic.
In four comprehensive sections, this book covers:
The fundamentals and requirements for color image processing from a vector-valued viewpoint
Techniques for preprocessing color images
Three-dimensional scene analysis using color information, as well as the emerging area of multi-spectral imaging
Applications of color image processing, presented via the examination of two case studies
In addition to introducing readers to important new technologies in the field, Digital Color Image Processing also contains novel topics such as: techniques for improving three-dimensional reconstruction, three-dimensional computer vision, and emerging areas of safety and security applications in luggage inspection and video surveillance of high-security facilities.
Complete with full-color illustrations and two applications chapters, Digital Color Image Processing is the only book that covers the breadth of the subject under one convenient cover. It is written at a level that is accessible for first- and second-year graduate students in electrical and computer engineering and computer science courses, and that is also appropriate for researchers who wish to extend their knowledge in the area of color image processing.

---

Table of contents :
DIGITAL COLOR……Page 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS……Page 5
PREFACE……Page 11
1 INTRODUCTION……Page 14
2. AND COLOR……Page 36
3. COLOR SPACES AND COLOR DISTANCES……Page 49
COLORIMAGE FORMATION……Page 83
5 COLORIMAGE ENHANCEMENT……Page 110
EDGE DETECTION IN COLOR IMAGES……Page 136
COLORIMAGE SEGMENTATION……Page 160
HIGHLIGHTS, INTERREFLECTIONS, AND COLOR CONSTANCY……Page 188
9 STATIC STEREO ANALYSIS IN COLOR IMAGES……Page 229
10 DYNAMIC AND PHOTOMETRIC STEREO ANALYSES IN COLOR IMAGES……Page 263
TRACKING WITH PTZ CAMERAS……Page 276
12 MULTISPECTRAL IMAGING FOR BIOMETRICS……Page 309
13 PSEUDOCOLORING IN SINGLE-ENERGY X-RAY IMAGES……Page 346
INDEX……Page 380