Computing with/on Images

In the recent years, the problem of reasoning with/on images has been addressed from several points of view. In , for example, the problem of image interpretation and depiction is considered, in that of visual reasoning, in definitions are suggested for visual languages and related compilers. also proposed active indexes as a tool for efficient image manipulation, i.e. storage, retrieval and reasoning. However the execution of real tasks, such as deriving a diagnosis from a biopsy or designing a mechanical part with a CAD system, requires computing with/on images, i.e., the ability to execute image analysis, synthesis and manipulation within the same session.