Project Proposal: Basic Image Processing System
Project Title:
Design and Implementation of a Basic Image Processing System for Edge Detection and Enhancement
Objective:
To develop a small-scale image processing system capable of enhancing image quality and detecting object
boundaries using common filtering techniques. The system will implement smoothing, sharpening, and edge
detection filters using Python and OpenCV.
Motivation:
Image processing is a core application of signals and systems in the 2D domain. Understanding how filters
work on images is essential for areas like computer vision, robotics, and medical imaging. This project
provides a hands-on approach to applying 2D convolution, Fourier analysis, and digital filtering in a practical
context.
Tools and Technologies:
Language: Python
Libraries: OpenCV, NumPy, Matplotlib
Platform: Jupyter Notebook or any Python IDE
Key Concepts:
2D convolution
Spatial domain filtering
Image smoothing and sharpening
Gradient-based edge detection (Sobel, Prewitt)
Project Proposal: Basic Image Processing System
Frequency analysis (optional DFT visualization)
Methodology:
1. Input Image Acquisition: Load an image using OpenCV.
2. Image Preprocessing: Convert image to grayscale and apply Gaussian smoothing.
3. Edge Detection: Use Sobel or Canny filter to extract edges.
4. Image Enhancement: Apply sharpening filters using high-pass convolution kernels.
5. Display Results: Show original, processed, and edge-detected images using matplotlib.
Expected Outcomes:
A Python-based image processing system.
Clear demonstration of image enhancement and edge detection.
Understanding of filter kernel behavior and signal transformation.
Applications:
Preprocessing for machine learning models
Object detection
Image compression and enhancement
Medical imaging basics
Timeline:
Task | Duration
-------------------------------|----------
Literature Review | 2 days
Project Proposal: Basic Image Processing System
Environment Setup | 1 day
Implementation of Filters | 3 days
Testing and Evaluation | 2 days
Report Preparation | 2 days
Conclusion:
This project will help bridge theoretical concepts of signals and systems with practical image processing
techniques. It serves as a foundation for more advanced topics like computer vision and deep learning.