This text is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the subjects of computer vision and image processing. Adopting a tutorial approach throughout, it covers the whole range of computer vision, concentrating on image processing. Liberally sprinkled throughout with case studies, full-length application examples and exercises, it is ideal for the undergraduate/postgraduate student and the practitioner who needs to discover techniques for implementing computer vision solutions to real world problems. Introductory Computer Vision and Image Processing assumes a familiarity with standard computer terminology, but it does not require the reader to have an in-depth knowledge of such areas as AI, maths and graphics. It is oriented towards the IBM PC throughout.