Workflow translation and dynamic invocation for Image Processing based on OpenCV

In Image Processing, different algorithms can give similar outputs but different efficiencies. Therefore, the developer needs to conduct experiments making adaptations for more efficiency in order to select the best algorithm. This research proposes a workflow environment applying the workflow technology to help the developer design and check for the performance of algorithms more easily. With our Kraken program, a workflow environment software, the user can design and translate workflow into JSON, and Kraken Image Analysis, our image processing software can translate JSON and dynamically invoke image processing functions composed in the workflow. Currently, Kraken supports OpenCV image processing functions. It is also capable of library redirection for new or modified functions often upgraded in OpenCV.