In order to process an image in a computer, we have to represent it in a specific form which is understood by the computer. The process is called the image encoding procedure.
In this thesis, a new method of binary image coding for image analysis is proposed. The information in a binary image is completely contained in the boundary points between object and background. There are primarily two ways of coding boundary points, i.e. Run-Length Coding and Chain Coding.
The Run-Length Coding is simple to implement hardware realization and the Chain Coding is very convenient to use in picture processing application.
In this thesis, a new Chain Coding Algorithm using Run-Length Codes is described. A Run-Length Coding which can be implemented with hardware is obtained, and then obtain Chain Codes using the Run-Length Codes.
