image processing
[/ˈɪmɪdʒ ˈprɑːsesɪŋ/]
noun
processamento de imagens
1. The use of computer algorithms to perform operations on digital images to enhance, analyze, manipulate, or extract information from them
Image processing techniques are essential in medical imaging to detect abnormalities in X-rays and CT scans.
Técnicas de processamento de imagens são essenciais em imagem médica para detectar anomalias em radiografias e tomografias.
2. A field of computer science and engineering that develops methods and technologies for digital image manipulation and analysis
She studied image processing to develop software for enhancing photographs taken in low light conditions.
Ela estudou processamento de imagens para desenvolver software que melhora fotografias tiradas em condições de pouca luz.
3. Any computational operation applied to an image to improve its quality or extract useful data
Noise reduction is a common image processing operation used in digital photography.
A redução de ruído é uma operação comum de processamento de imagens usada em fotografia digital.
Image processing is a highly technical term used primarily in academic, scientific, and professional technology contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is widely used in computer science departments, engineering firms, and research institutions. The field has gained significant importance with the rise of AI, computer vision, and medical imaging applications, making it increasingly relevant in contemporary technology discussions across both cultures.
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