KernelContinuous1D_F32.java

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package boofcv.struct.convolve;

/**
 * <p>
 * Computes the instantaneous value of a continuous valued function.
 * </p>
 *
 * <p>
 * The kernel is assumed to be zero outside of its radius.
 * </p>
 *
 * @author Peter Abeles
 */
public abstract class KernelContinuous1D_F32 extends Kernel1D {

	protected KernelContinuous1D_F32(int width) {
		super(width);
	}

	/**
	 * Computes the value of the kernel at hte specified point.
	 *
	 * @param x Function's input.
	 * @return  Function's value at point 'x'
	 */
	abstract public float compute( float x );
}