The Application of Bit Slice Design to Digital Image Processing.
Abstract
The digital image processing requirements of today's industry are increasing at an astounding rate. With the faster satellite data transmission rates and more frequent data collection periods, both spatial storage and processing speed problems are becoming more prevalent. Digital image processing algorithms must be precise and efficient to meet these needs. This research project studies the implementation of an image smoothing algorithm as a combination of custom tailored hardware and firmware, i.e., using bit slice design. Bit slice microprocessor design involves the configuration of very fast bit slice devices and the microprogramming necessary to command the hardware to perform a specific task. The result is a high-speed processor, but the price paid is the long and complex design time. Fixed instruction set microprocessor based design is more common but does not permit the same flexibility in hardware configuration or software coding. Hence, the design time is much shorter and less difficult. (Theses)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA176053
Entities
People
- Morris B. Stewart Ii
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School