A robust image processing language in the context of image algebra

A high level image processing language is discussed that provides a robust environment for the universal specification and implementation of image processing algorithms. In essence, an image processing program consists of a collection of procedure calls. To implement an algorithm, one needs only to construct a block-diagram representation of the algorithm and the proceed with one-to-one translation of the block diagram into the host Pascal language. The result is that an investigator can proceed with rapid variations at the algorithm design stage without having to be involved with writing code. The development of the language rests on three pillars: (1) the existence of a rigorous and robust image algebra, (2) the block diagram specification of image-processing algorithms, and (3) the bound matrix image representation