import cv2
import numpy as np


def close_small_gaps(binary):

    kernel = np.ones((3, 3), np.uint8)

    closed = cv2.morphologyEx(
        binary,
        cv2.MORPH_CLOSE,
        kernel,
        iterations=1
    )

    return closed


def strengthen_lines(binary):

    kernel = np.ones((2, 2), np.uint8)

    dilated = cv2.dilate(
        binary,
        kernel,
        iterations=1
    )

    return dilated