Programmers, scientists, and engineers are always in need of newer techniques and algorithms to manipulate and interpret images. Algorithms for Image Processing and Computer Vision is an accessible collection of algorithms for common image processing applications that simplifies complicated mathematical calculations. The second edition of the book is fully updated for 2D vision methods in content-based searches and the use of graphics cards as image processing computational aids. Software engineers and developers, advanced programmers, graphics programmers, and scientists will value its real-world use and timesaving capabilities.