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From: 93funkst@scar.utoronto.ca (FUNK  STEVEN LESLIE,,Student Account)
Subject: Re: Edge detection/Pattern recognition
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In article 81855@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu, fich@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu () writes:
> Hi:
> 
> Am not sure if this is the right group for
> my query. If not, please point me to the
> right one.
> 
> The objective is to recognize patterns in 
> a frame. The frame contains irregular shapes
> and I wish to detect the edges of the shapes
> and and identify the shape. For example, if
> I have a picture with a square, triangle and
> a circle; I wish to write a code that will
> identify each shape.
> 
> Are there any algorithms for the same? Any
> good books on edge detection/pattern recognition?
> 
> Any input will be appreciated.
> 
> Ciao
> Fich


Hi,

	Try checking out Grossbergs work.  He's done some stuff on image processing and on object recognition.

Good Luck
Steve

