This book aims to provide a practical introduction to image processing, avoiding unnecessary mathematical detail and focusing on the computational aspects of the subject. The book balances discussion of conceptual and practical issues, providing the computer-literate reader with the means to experiment with concepts while making the material easily digestible to those not wanting to indulge in programming. Those willing to experiment will achieve a deeper understanding of this fascinating and complex subject by working with the Java programs described in the book.

The accompanying CD-ROM contains:

• Java classes that can be used to develop sophisticated image processing software
• Ready-to-run tools for performing image processing experiments

The book will appeal most strongly to computer enthusiasts with some programming experience, or those students taking an image processing course as undergraduates.