This book brings together everything you need to achieve superior results with PC-based image processing and analysis. Expert Thomas Klinger combines a highly accessible overview of the field's key concepts, tools, and techniques; the first expert introduction to NI's breakthrough IMAQ Vision software; and several start-to-finish application case studies. You also get an extensive library of code and image samples, as well as a complete trial version of IMAQ Vision for Windows. Coverage includes:Defining what to measure and how to measure itAcquiring images: working with CCDs, cameras, frame grabber cards, and leading medical image sources, including ultrasound, CT, and MRIDistributing images: compression techniques, image format standards, and DICOM medical imagingProcessing images: gray-scale operations, spatial image filtering, frequency filtering,and morphology functionsAnalyzing images: pixel value and quantitative analyses, shape and pattern matching, bar codes, and moreWith 300+ figures and 50+ exercises-all listed up front for easy access-this is the definitive image processing tutorial for every professional.