ECE 661 Fall 2014

Two Best Solutions submitted in 2014: here and here
You can download the images from here . They were obtained and modified from the following sources -- Image1 , Image2 , Image3 , Image5 , Image6 , and Training.jpg respectively. .
The sixth image is an image of a real world sign and so might prove more difficult than the rest. This assignment is intended for you to get a flavour of shape based image processing and does not require industrial level performance. That being said, you are encouraged to go above and beyond the described procedure to improve your character recognition. The best answers will get extra credits.
Remember to address all the tasks in the question.
You can resize the images if your code takes too long. You cannot rotate the images or modify them in any other way.
Comment your source code. Points will be deducted if it is not understandable
Submit your source code and pdf file separately. To be more clear, put all your code files into one zip file. Submit the pdf separately.
Solutions are due by 1:30 pm on 11/04/2014.
Use Blackboard to submit all homeworks. Submit only typed solutions. Handwritten solutions will not be accepted.
Name your submission as "hwnumber_yourname.pdf".
Turn in your own work. Previous year solutions are provided only for reference, the final report that you turn in must be your own.
Include your full name and email id on every submission.