Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractContent Based Image Retrieval using Novel Gaussian Fuzzy Feed Forward-Neural NetworkC. Ramesh Babu Durai, V. DuraisamyProblem statement: With extensive digitization of images, diagrams and paintings, traditional keyword based search has been found to be inefficient for retrieval of the required data. Content-Based Image Retrieval (CBIR) system responds to image queries as input and relies on image content, using techniques from computer vision and image processing to interpret and understand it, while using techniques from information … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 7, Issue 7 · 28 Jun 2011 · 7,326 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSpartan-3AN Field Programmable Gate Arrays Truncated Multipliers Delay StudyMohammed H. Al MijalliProblem statement: The image processing applications, such as MPEG video compression used in CT scan frames requires real time conditions and the algorithms should be verified and optimized before implementation which cannot be done with Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) because they are not reconfigurable and cost is very high. Approach: The FPGA is a viable technology that could be … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 6 · 13 Jun 2011 · 6,428 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImproved Vertex Chain Code Based Mapping Algorithm for Curve Length EstimationHabibollah Haron, Amjad Rehman, L.A. Wulandhari, Tanzila SabaProblem statement: Image representation has always been an important and interesting topic in image processing and pattern recognition. However, curve tracing and its relative operations are the main bottleneck. Approach: This research presents the mapping algorithm that covers one of the vertex chain code cells, the rectangular-VCC cell. The mapping algorithm consists of a cell-representation algorithm that represents a thinned … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 7, Issue 5 · 7 May 2011 · 7,841 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Novel Approach to Medical Image SegmentationNandagopalan Shanmugam, Adiga B. Suryanarayana, Sudarshan TSB et al.Problem statement: Segmentation is a vital aspect of medical imaging. It aids in the visualization of medical data and diagnostics of various diseases. Ultrasound image segmentation, in particular echocardiographic image segmentation, is required to identify the regions of interest such as Left Ventricle (LV) and other cardiac cavities. Existing methods do not address the drawbacks of speed and quality of … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 7, Issue 5 · 7 May 2011 · 7,214 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImproving the Performance of Backpropagation Neural Network Algorithm for Image Compression/Decompression SystemOmaima N.A. AL-AllafProblem statement: The problem inherent to any digital image is the large amount of bandwidth required for transmission or storage. This has driven the research area of image compression to develop algorithms that compress images to lower data rates with better quality. Artificial neural networks are becoming attractive in image processing where high computational performance and parallel architectures are required. … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 6, Issue 11 · 26 Oct 2010 · 8,370 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Novel Approach to Classify Noises in Images Using Artificial Neural NetworkT. Santhanam, S. RadhikaProblem statement: Noise identification is predominant in any digital image processing algorithms, which helps in identifying the filters to smooth the image for further processing. Approach: An Artificial Neural Network (ANN) based approach was proposed for noise identification. The suggested technique involved seclusion of the noise samples and extracts their statistical features, which was then applied to a neural network … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 6, Issue 5 · 31 May 2010 · 7,190 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHardware Implementation of Truncated Multipliers Using Spartan-3AN, Virtex-4 and Virtex-5 FPGA DevicesMuhammad H. RaisProblem statement: The development cost for Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) are high, algorithms should be verified and optimized before implementation. The Digital Signal Processing (DSP), image processing and multimedia requires extensive use of multiplication. The truncated multipliers can easily be implemented using Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) devices. Approach: This research presented the comparative study of Spartan-3AN, Virtex-4 and … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 8,334 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAcceleration of Image Processing Using New Color ModelMahdi Alshamasin, Riad Al-kasasbeh, A. Khraiwish et al.The theoretical outcomes and experimental results of new color model designed for accelerated image processing together with implementations of designed model to software of image processing are presented in the study. This model, as it will be shown below, may be used in modern real time video processing applications. The developed model allows to increase a speed of image processing … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 5 · 31 May 2009 · 7,404 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractColor Image Reconstruction Using A New R'G'I ModelAkram A. Moustafa, Ziad A. AlqadiProblem statement: A new color model for digital image was discussed; this model can be used to separate low and high frequencies in the image without loosing any information from the image. Approach: A comparative study between different color models (RGB, HSI) applied to a very large microscopic image analysis and the proposed model was presented. Such analysis of different … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2009 · 7,486 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEfficient Pre-processing of USF and MIAS Mammogram ImagesAyman A. AbuBaker, R. S. Qahwaji, Musbah J. Aqel et al.High quality mammogram images are high resolution and large size images. Processing these images require high computational capabilities. The transmission of these images over the net is sometimes critical especially if the diagnosis of remote radiologists is required. In this paper, a pre-processing technique for reducing the size and enhancing the quality of USF and MIAS mammogram images is introduced. … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2007 · 7,167 accessesView PDFCite