Experiences with transputer systems for high speed image processing

Concurrent processing is one approach to high speed image analysis. Transputer systems are flexible tools for parallel processing. Based on examples of the Fast Hartley Transform, convolution and contour tracking. the suitabiblity of commercial transputer systems for industrial image processing applications is demonstrated. The main emphasis is put on the interfacing to the frame grabber and different potential hard- and software configurations. Advantages, restrictions and useful applications of current transputer systems for image analysis are discussed on hard- and software level. Experiences and realized speed-up factors will be presented.