binäärikuvaksi

A binäärikuvaksi is a binary image, meaning an image that consists of only two possible colors, typically black and white. This type of image is also known as a monochrome bitmap or a bilevel image. In digital representation, each pixel in a binäärikuvaksi has a single bit of information associated with it, which can be either 0 or 1. This binary value determines whether the pixel is assigned to one of the two available colors.

Binäärikuvat are commonly used in various applications due to their simplicity and efficiency in terms of storage and processing. They are often the result of a binarization process, where a grayscale or color image is converted into a binary representation. This conversion typically involves setting a threshold value. Pixels with intensity values above the threshold are assigned one color (e.g., white), while those below are assigned the other color (e.g., black).

The applications of binäärikuvat include optical character recognition (OCR), where text documents are converted into a binary format for easier processing and analysis. They are also used in fax machines, early computer graphics, and as masks in image editing software to define areas for manipulation. Despite their limited color palette, binäärikuvat can effectively represent simple graphics, line drawings, and text.