Calculating the Magnitude of Edges for 11x11 Pixel Image

In summary: This will give us a single value for each pixel, representing the intensity of the contour at that point.In summary, to compute the magnitude of edges using the compass operator for the given image with a square in the center, we need to convert the image to grayscale, define the directional kernels, convolve the image with the kernels, and finally compute the magnitude of edges using the square root of the sum of squares method. This can be done on paper using simple derivation techniques.
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Hello guys, if I have an image with 11x11 pixels and in the center of the image is a square of 5x5 pixels, with the gray level of the background 0 and the gray level of the square is 50. How can I compute the result of the magnitude of edges(intensity of the contour) given by the compass operator for this image taking into account that the image is not noisy? I need to apply simple derivation because the image it's not noisy. This needs to be done on paper using math.
 
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Hello,

Thank you for your question. To compute the magnitude of edges using the compass operator, we will first need to understand the concept of edge detection.

Edge detection is a fundamental technique in image processing and is used to identify boundaries between different regions in an image. The compass operator is a type of edge detection algorithm that uses a predefined set of directional kernels to detect edges in an image.

In your case, the image has a size of 11x11 pixels and a square of 5x5 pixels in the center. The background has a gray level of 0 and the square has a gray level of 50. To compute the magnitude of edges, we will follow the following steps:

Step 1: Convert the image to grayscale

Since the image is not noisy, we can simply convert it to grayscale by taking the average of the red, green, and blue values for each pixel. This will result in an 11x11 matrix with values ranging from 0 to 50.

Step 2: Define the directional kernels

The compass operator uses a set of directional kernels to detect edges in different directions. In this case, we will use four kernels: north, south, east, and west. The north kernel has a value of -1 on the top row, 0 in the middle row, and 1 on the bottom row. Similarly, the south kernel has a value of 1 on the top row, 0 in the middle row, and -1 on the bottom row. The east kernel has a value of -1 on the left column, 0 in the middle column, and 1 on the right column. The west kernel has a value of 1 on the left column, 0 in the middle column, and -1 on the right column.

Step 3: Convolve the image with the directional kernels

To detect edges, we will convolve the image with each of the directional kernels. This means we will slide the kernel over the image and multiply the values in the kernel with the corresponding values in the image. The result of this multiplication is then summed up to give a single value for each pixel. This process is repeated for each pixel in the image, resulting in a new matrix with the same size as the original image.

Step 4: Compute the magnitude of edges

To compute the magnitude of edges, we will take the square root of the sum of squares of the values obtained from convolving the image with
 

FAQ: Calculating the Magnitude of Edges for 11x11 Pixel Image

1. How do you calculate the magnitude of edges for an 11x11 pixel image?

The magnitude of edges for an 11x11 pixel image can be calculated using the Sobel operator, which involves convolving the image with a horizontal and vertical edge detection filter. The resulting values can then be used to calculate the magnitude of edges at each pixel using the formula √(Gx^2 + Gy^2), where Gx and Gy are the horizontal and vertical edge values, respectively.

2. What is the purpose of calculating the magnitude of edges in an image?

Calculating the magnitude of edges in an image is useful for identifying and highlighting areas of high contrast or changes in intensity. This can be helpful in various image processing applications, such as edge detection, feature extraction, and image segmentation.

3. How does the size of the image affect the calculation of edge magnitude?

The size of the image does not affect the calculation of edge magnitude, as it is based on the values of neighboring pixels rather than the overall size of the image. However, a larger image may contain more edges and therefore result in a higher overall magnitude of edges.

4. Are there any limitations to calculating the magnitude of edges for an 11x11 pixel image?

One limitation of calculating the magnitude of edges for an 11x11 pixel image is that it may not capture all the edges present in the image, especially if the edges are small or thin. Additionally, the accuracy of the calculation may be affected by noise or blurring in the image.

5. Can the magnitude of edges be negative?

No, the magnitude of edges cannot be negative as it is calculated using the square root of the sum of squared edge values, which will always result in a positive value. However, the direction of the edge can be positive or negative, depending on the orientation of the edge in the image.

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