Image Processing and Pattern Recognition : Academic Press : 9780124438651 : 0124438652 : 01 Dec 1997 : Image Processing and Pattern Recognition covers major applications in the field, including optical character recognition, speech classification, medical imaging, paper currency recognition, classification reliability techniques, and sensor technology. The text emphasizes algorithms and architectures for achieving practical and effective systems, and presents many examples. Practitioners, researchers, and students in computer science, electrical engineering, andradiology, as well as those working at financial institutions, will value this unique and authoritative reference to diverse applications methodologies. Key Features * Coverage includes: * Optical character recognition * Speech classification * Medical imaging * Paper currency recognition * Classification reliability techniques * Sensor technology Algorithms and architectures for achieving pra