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+# Algorithm Overview {#algorithm-overview}
+
+This page provides a high-level overview of how Quagga2 processes images to detect and decode barcodes.
+
+## Processing Pipeline {#processing-pipeline}
+
+Quagga2 processes each frame through a multi-stage pipeline:
+
+```
+Input Image → Preprocessing → Localization → Decoding → Result
+```
+
+### 1. Preprocessing {#preprocessing}
+
+- **Scaling**: Image is resized based on `inputStream.size`
+- **Grayscale conversion**: Color image converted to grayscale
+- **Area cropping**: If `inputStream.area` is set, crop to that region
+
+### 2. Localization {#localization}
+
+When `locate: true` (default):
+
+1. **Binarization**: Convert to black/white using Otsu's method
+2. **Grid division**: Split image into patches
+3. **Skeletonization**: Extract line structures
+4. **Pattern analysis**: Find barcode-like patterns
+5. **Bounding box**: Calculate barcode region
+
+See [How Barcode Localization Works](how-barcode-localization-works.md) for detailed explanation.
+
+### 3. Decoding {#decoding}
+
+1. **Scanline extraction**: Sample pixels along detected barcode
+2. **Pattern matching**: Match bar/space patterns to barcode format
+3. **Character decoding**: Convert patterns to characters
+4. **Checksum validation**: Verify barcode integrity
+
+## Key Algorithms {#key-algorithms}
+
+### Otsu's Method {#otsus-method}
+
+Automatic threshold selection for binarization. Adapts to varying lighting conditions by analyzing the image histogram.
+
+### Connected Component Labeling {#connected-component-labeling}
+
+Groups adjacent pixels into distinct regions. Used during localization to identify potential barcode patterns.
+
+### Image Moments {#image-moments}
+
+Mathematical technique to calculate orientation and position of detected patterns.
+
+## Performance Characteristics {#performance-characteristics}
+
+| Factor | Impact | Mitigation |
+|--------|--------|------------|
+| Image size | Linear increase | Use `inputStream.size` |
+| Number of readers | Linear increase | Only enable needed readers |
+| Localization | ~60% of processing time | Use `locate: false` if position known |
+| Half sampling | 4x faster | Keep `halfSample: true` |
+
+## Related {#related}
+
+- [How Barcode Localization Works](how-barcode-localization-works.md) - Detailed localization explanation
+- [Architecture](architecture.md) - Code structure overview
+- [Optimize Performance](../how-to-guides/optimize-performance.md) - Performance tuning
+
+---
+
+[← Back to Explanation](index.md)