Matlab Framework for Image Processing and Feature Extraction Flexible Algorithm Design

Abstract

Image processing and the analysis of images in order to extract relevant data is an ever-growing topic of research. Although there are numerous methods readily available, the task of image preprocessing and feature extraction requires developing specific algorithms for specific problems by combining different functions and tweaking their parameters. This paper proposes a framework that allows the flexible construction of image processing algorithms. Its user interface and architecture are designed to ease and speed up the process of algorithm creation and testing as well as serve as an application for the use of these algorithms by end users. The framework was built in Matlab and makes use of its integrated Image Processing toolbox.