Relable Detection of Sugar Pack Defects

The project is to reliably detect defects in a sugar pack. Defects can occur on the top and sides of the pack so all visible areas need to be analyzed. The deliverable is a Matlab algorithm (with a detailed explanation and comments) that works on all attached samples. The legend for the samples 2 and 15 is provided in samples1.pdf. The same legend logic applies to all samples. All attached samples are in the jpg format; bmps are available upon request. Important points: 1. Defects in both samples must be detected. 2. The thresholding must include the top and sides, as the defects can appear anywhere. 3. The sides of the bag cannot alarm just because they are less illuminated. 4. The same settings must be applied to all samples. 5. Cracks and Artifacts A cannot false alarm. However, It might be acceptable if only the most severe cracks alarm - we need to know the limits of the analysis 6. Alarms on Artifacts B, bag ID and Lens Reflection are acceptable as these items either do not exist in real life or we have a way of removing them.