<p>It is difficult for people to recognize currencies from different countries. Our aim is to help people solve this problem. However, currency recognition systems that are based on image analysis entirely are not sufficient. Our system is based on image processing and makes the process automatic and robust. We use SEK and Chinese RMB as examples to illustrate the technique. Color and shape information are used in our algorithm.</p>

In this paper we introduce a novel representation of the significant changes in curvature along the bounding contour of planar shape. We call the representation the curvature primal sketch. We describe an implemented algorithm that computes the curvature primal sketch and illustrate its performance on a set of tool shapes. The curvature primal sketch derives its name from the close analogy to the primal sketch representation advocated by Marr for describing significant intensity changes. We define a set of primitive parameterized curvature discontinuities, and derive expressions for their convolutions with the first and second derivatives of a Gaussian. The convolved primitives, sorted according to the scale at which they are detected, provide us with a multi-scaled interpretation of the contour of a shape.

To interface between the one-dimensional scanning of an image, and the applications of a two-dimensional operator, an intermediate storage is required. For a square image of size n2, and a square operator of size m2, the minimum intermediate storage is shown to be n .(m-1). An interface of this size can be conveniently realized by using a serpentine delay line. New kinds of imagers would be required to reduce the size of the intermediate storage below n.(m-1).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 139-148). Also available in electronic version.

Thesis (Ph.D)--Stanford University, 1999. / Title from pdf t.p. (viewed May 9, 2002). "May 1999." "Adminitrivia V1/Prg/19990823"--Metadata.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2006. / The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file viewed on (February 23, 2007) Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2003. Graduate Programme in Women's Studies. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 440-458). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/yorku/fullcit?pNQ99227

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2006. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--City University of Hong Kong, 2004. / "Submitted to Department of Computer Science in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy" Includes bibliographical references (leaves 145-158)