This paper surveys current technology and research in the area of digi
tal color imaging. In order to establish the background and lay down t
erminology, fundamental concepts of color perception and measurement a
re first presented using vector-space notation and terminology. Presen
t-day color recording and reproduction systems are reviewed along with
the common mathematical models used for representing these devices, A
lgorithms for processing color images for display and communication ar
e surveyed, and a forecast of research trends is attempted. An extensi
ve bibliography is provided.