What is Processing: Definition and 235 Discussions

A process is a series or set of activities that interact to produce a result; it may occur once-only or be recurrent or periodic.
Things called a process include:

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  1. J

    Help with Signal Processing Homework

    Homework Statement 1. We need to design a low pass analog filter using anyone of the MATLAB routines: buttap,cheb1ap, cheb2ap,ellipap. Find analog filter's poles, zeros, and gain. Which would be the best to use and why? 2. Design a digital IIR from the analog filter with the following specs ...
  2. M

    Signal Processing Help: 3rd + 1st Order Nonlinear Device Multiplier

    Homework Statement http://i.imgur.com/01AUp.png Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Having some problems with this question, using a third + first order nonlinear device to make a multiplier. I'm fine with using a second order, but this one is stumping me. So, I...
  3. C

    Signal Processing: Up and Down Sampling

    Homework Statement Does the upsampling and downsampling have any effect on the amplitude? consider the following X(e^jw) Homework Equations what will be the amplitude of the signals? do they remain 1 or are they to be divided/multiplied by L/M, L being upsampling factor and M...
  4. T

    MATLAB How can I isolate a segment of ECG data in MATLAB?

    I have inputed the following, I was given a signal and told to plot it in a time domain. The signal ECG is a data file and imported. N = 15000; fs = 250; t = linspace(0, 60, N); %signal = ecg data = ecg subplot (2,1,1); plot (t,ecg); title ('Time-Domain ECG') xlabel ('Time (s)') ylabel...
  5. X

    Introductory Systems and Signal Processing resources?

    I don't have an explicit problem to be answered per se, but what can I do about my signals processing course? We're only into our 4th week of school, and already my professor has had several lectures on Fourier Transforms. I am lost. Besides basic calculus, trig, and complex number theory...
  6. S

    Gravitational wave data analysis. More of Signal processing techniques

    I am using the matched filtering technique to extract the data from a heavy noise background in the process of detection of gravitational waves. I calculate the correlation between the experimental data and a theoretical template. I have been told that the maximum of the correlation function...
  7. A

    Engineering Control and signal processing engineer

    I want to what is the actual job of a Control and signal processing engineer. And does he/she has any kind of job type in power plants or energy supplies? hope to get an answer as soon as possible. Airer
  8. B

    Question about signal processing devices

    Since signal processing electronics rely on a constant DC power supply with a supply current that can only be converted into a fluctuating DC current by the switching devices of the circuitry, does an AC input signal coming from a microphone or wireless receiver need to be converted into a...
  9. U

    Is there any cosmological research field concerning signal processing?

    Hi, everyone~ I have a BS in EE, and I want to be a researcher in cosmology or astronomy. To accomplish that I have to get a PHD in such areas. But my major in college was mainly about signal processing and networks. So, I'm wondering if there is any PHD program in cosmology or astronomy that...
  10. C

    How Do You Determine if a System is Causal and Distinguish Between FIR and IIR?

    I have a couple of questions about the theory about how to tell whether a system is casual and FIR or IIR. First point is about a casual system. Is it true that all FIR systems are casual? How can you tell if an IIR system is casual? I am I correct in thinking that a FIR system only has a...
  11. DaveC426913

    Mac/PC users: processing power affected by battery power?

    Has anyone heard of a feature whereby display processing power is linked to system power levels ?eg.: if you're operating on battery rather than wall plug, can that have an effect on whether you get full acceleration when watching videos? My sister claims that, on her Mac, when the battery is...
  12. J

    Medical Physicist vs Medical image processing?

    Hey guys, Im 2nd year undergrad majoring in Medical Physics and Imaging Tech. This week we got a presentation from the graduates of my course and was told that the chance of getting into the field is very very small, specifically the hospital physicst and actually advised us to think of other...
  13. I

    STM experiment (HOPG) data analysis/image processing

    hi, I've got a really great picture of the carbon atoms in a graphine (HOPG) sample, using STM technique (picture attached). I would like to remove from the picture all the data came from noise etc.. I'm working with MATLAB, and I tried to use fast Fourier transform (fft2), but didn't know how...
  14. S

    Solving FFT Signal Processing Problem for Complex Time Signal

    Hi, I have a complex time signal x(t)=X1*exp(i*∅)+X2*exp(i*2*∅). On converting to frequency domain, i expect frequency components at ω and twice of ω (when ∅=ω*t). FFT gives the desired frequencies, but the amplitudes don't correspond to X1 and X2. I understand that this is due to the phase...
  15. M

    What is known about the processing of our vision and where can I learn about it?

    What is known of how our brain processes our vision and where can I learn about it?
  16. S

    Image Processing: Understanding DFT Basics

    I am trying to understand some really basics of image processing. One of them is the DFT ( Discrte Fourier Tranform). I have seen code segments, read stuff but still I don't get how the image produced is related to the first one. For example, I take an image with vertical black and white...
  17. A

    Image array processing, need function ideas

    I want to write a code for a MCU, the MCU will output an image to a TFT screen, and here is the tricky part: I want to make the final display to mimic old CRT, which means it will shrink, skew, and out of sync randomly, and the image will be constantly shaking. I hope the FPS would be 60...
  18. J

    Information processing in the brain

    I've always wanted to study something that has to do with how information is processed in the brain. I don't know if this sounds silly but almost like "reading" the brain. Perhaps like data/mathematical modelling? I don't really know what educational path I must choose. I am thinking that the...
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    MATLAB How can I use MatLab for Chroma-Keying and replacing a green background?

    Hi, I have an image (attached) I have to use as a reference. To be clear I have to use this grid as calibration for an acquisition sistem. I want to get the grid of this image and superimpose it on other images. Is it possible? how to do it? Thanks
  20. P

    Difference between RF and Signal Processing Filters?

    I've designed both types of filters for years and can't really explain the difference in clear simple terms. I'm hoping somebody here can help me out with that. First, some working terminology: RF filter - a filter with a controlled input and output impedance, usually 50 ohms, to match the...
  21. pairofstrings

    Artificial Intelligence and other data processing technologies

    Hello everyone. We all know that conventional data computing technology is not sufficient to make complex mathematical calculations in some sense and we need to look at some other data computing technologies. I did some reading but could not deduce any answers for the following questions...
  22. wukunlin

    Recommended Books for Self-Study in Signal Processing

    Is there any recommended books for signal processing for self study? Or like a reference book covering most fields? my final bachelor year has been filled with prescribed papers but I'm thinking I will need to be familiar with signal processing. At the moment I am looking "Digital Signal...
  23. T

    Image processing problem (counting is hard )

    Hiya! Long time registrant, have not used these forums is years though... Anyhow, the problem I have is that I need to collect data from a very large number of images that are essentially horizontal lines on a page. I've attached a sample here, which has been processed to find the edges of...
  24. D

    Queries on Signal Processing - Cross Correlation

    I'm new to the field of signal processing and currently reading a paper which it uses cross-correlation of two signals for detecting some machine failures. But I'm confused with the complex conjugate in the equations. Take equation from wikipedia as example: (f\star g)(t)\equiv \int_{-\infty...
  25. W

    EE/Math electives for signal processing

    Hey, I'm an EE undergrad looking to tentatively specialize in signal processing. My relevant background includes a course in signals/systems, introductory feedback control (using Nise), analog communication systems (using Haykin), introductory probability, the usual Calc I-IV sequence, linear...
  26. M

    Solving Image Processing Problem: Fourier Transform and Image Dimensions

    hi! i need help with problem: Let F(u,v) be the Fourier transform of an M x N image f(x,y). Let g(x,y) be an image of dimensions (2 M) x (2 N) whose Fourier transform G(u,v) is defined as follows: What does the image g(x,y) look like in terms of f(x,y)? my solution ...
  27. C

    Intermediate Frequency vs Baseband Signal Processing

    In the digital communication class I took, people talk about how to do detection and processing at the baseband. But from what I read, it seems that many systems do the signal processing at some intermediate frequency without mixing it all the way back to baseband. My questions are why and how...
  28. S

    Log-Likelihood ratio in the context of natural language processing

    First of all, let me apologize if this question is in the wrong place. It's fundamentally a statistics question but it relates to computer science. I'm also not sure if this falls under the "homework" category, since it's for a class, but I need assistance on a general idea, not a problem set...
  29. M

    Processing raw data absorbances?

    Processing raw data absorbances?? Hi, how do you process raw absorbances again, I know that you have to take the mean of the blank and take it away from all the other readings. However I have 9 blank readings? Which ones do I include in the average? The first two, or all of them?
  30. W

    How much embedded programming in control/signal processing?

    Hey there, (I apologize if this is in the wrong section - please move it if it is) I'm an EE undergrad, and I'm wondering how much embedded software/programming is involved in fields like control and signal processing. To be a bit more specific, by "embedded software," I'm referring to...
  31. F

    Is a Degree in Engineering Required for a Career in Signal Processing?

    Hi, I'm doing ICT (telecommunications) engineering and have enjoyed subjects which involved signal theory (using matlab, Fourier transform, modulation, filters etc). Just wondering if there is a job where I can use the theory/maths that I learned in these subjects?
  32. U

    MATLAB Using Image processing toolbox on MATLAB.

    Hi, I have a movie that contains a particle moving from one end of a channel to another end. The velocity of the particle is super-fast. I need to know how I can estimate the time and pictorially (like using a histogram--similar to plotting the heart pulses of a person) be able to tell when the...
  33. U

    MATLAB- image processing need idea for code

    Homework Statement As per the attached picture, we are basically trying to find out the time interval between the instants that the particle (black dot) is in the first region of interest and the instant that it is in the second region of interest. i have a video in which the particle in...
  34. A

    Various processing techniques for copper sulphide ore

    Homework Statement i have to write a paper on various process flow sheets to process copper sulphide mineral. minimum 5. i am looking for various pages on google but i am not finding anything solid. please help Homework Equations mitsubishi process which is linked below, is relevant to what...
  35. J

    Engineering Electronic engineering technology and signal processing

    hello I am in the final year of my electronics engineering technology program and I've really developed an interest in subjects such as analog and digital signal processing, filters, amplifiers, etc. are there jobs in these areas for people at my level? I've been doing some job searching and...
  36. M

    MATLAB Help in matlab image processing ?

    Help in MATLAB image processing ? hello friends...i save my picture named "manish.tiff" in MATLAB directory...then opening this with command named rgb =imread('manish.tiff') in command window...but it shows error... below is the error i m getting. (? Error using ==> imread File...
  37. T

    What maths does Digital-Signal Processing use? Does it apply to other areas?

    Hi, what mathematics does DSP use? And is it easy to use this knowledge to apply to other areas of study, where it's needed to study signals?
  38. B

    C/C++ Image processing in visual studio c++

    how can i work with images in visual studio c++? i want to work with .jpg images. So how do i store them and access them?
  39. K

    Arduino boards and image processing.

    Okay, so my first essay was swallowed by some impromptu logging out, so I'll be shorter and sweeter this time. I want to make a robot that accepts commands from a computer via USB. It will tell the robot basic commands like "next" and "back" with the bot figuring out what motors to move for...
  40. G

    MATLAB - Image Processing - Douday's rabbit fractal

    Homework Statement 13.2 A quadratic Julia set has the form z(n+1)=z(n)^2+c The special case where c=-.123+.745i is called Douday's rabbit fractal. Follow example 13.1, and create an image using this value of c. For the Madelbrot image, we started with all z-values equal to 0...
  41. M

    Question about deconvolution of signals (digital signal processing)

    I have a set of discrete data that I have performed multiple Gaussian smoothing filters on to act as a low-pass filter. What I have come up with is something like this: http://i51.tinypic.com/152kieg.jpg I'm using findpeaks() in matlab, and a peak that I want is being taken over by the...
  42. J

    Bounds of a band pass filter for image processing

    Hi all, I'm working on some image analysis as a part of my research, specifically trying to match images. The method I am using transforms the image into the frequency domain and then applies a band pass (or mesa) filter to eliminate noise and the dc component of the image. I have never...
  43. M

    Image processing - convolution & fourier

    it might sound a bit hilarious.. some where i read about image processing where on the original image some operations were done (dealing with something related to convolution may be ) and say image A was obtained.. again another set of operations ( dealing with Fourier transform on the image...
  44. F

    Signal Processing: Questions Answered

    Hello, Recently I've been very interested into going into signal processing. I have a couple questions... 1) Exactly how much math do you need? Do you need anything past PDE's? 2) How are job prospects for this field? 3) Are you required to do any hands-on stuff? (e.g. build...
  45. W

    Digital Image Processing by Gonzalez & Woods

    Plz help me to find "Digital Image Processing" by Rafael C. Gonzalez and Richard E. Woods Thank you
  46. S

    Rf Plasma Simulation for material processing

    Hi to every one I want to simulate Rf lab plasma and DC glow discharge plasma But let me make clear one thing Consider me as a starter to both plasma physics and simulation So is there anyone who can help me in this respect to guide me from zero Regards
  47. S

    Linear Algebra for Digital Image Processing

    Hello all, I am taking a course on Digital Image Processing that starts in a week. I do not know linear algebra very well and am concerned this will be a problem. I understand the stuff that is taught at the beginning of a linear algebra course, which I guess is better called Matrix...
  48. D

    Image Processing vs. Computer Vision

    hi everybody... are there any difference between: image processing and computer vision?
  49. A

    Image processing centre of gravity

    what is the centre of gravity of an image in image processing ?
  50. S

    Signal Processing mathematics books ?(laplace, fourier )

    Hello, Can you suggest me some good Math books about Fourier laplace transforms, convolution, transfert functions and stuff ? Because all I have right now is some crapy math notes and an electricity book that doesn't mention anything about math theory. I tried google but I really don't...
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