This is the definitive guide for professionals working with computer vision, image processing and multimedia applications. Developments in computer vision, image analysis and image processing are progressing at a remarkable rate. The breadth of applications is vast, covering a range of subject areas from physics and mathematics to multimedia communications and biometrics. The "Dictionary of Computer Vision and Image Processing" is a clearly written tool for navigating the latest terminology, concepts and technologies in these established areas of growth. Capturing a snapshot of the subject through its vocabulary, this dictionary: presents a comprehensive and authoritative reference for all computer-vision practitioners; contains more than 2,500 key terms and 400 illustrations on computer vision, image analysis and image processing; provides extensive cross-referencing to guide the reader through new or less commonly encountered terms. The "Dictionary of Computer Vision and Image Processing" is an indispensable resource for experienced professionals and advanced level students working in computer vision, image processing and multimedia applications. In addition, novice and intermediate level users of computer vision technology will find it an extremely useful reference tool.