Matrix Representation of Linear Systems Relationship
Considering the 1D linear shift-invariant system for simplicity, we have the input-output relationship given by the convolution integral.
The limits depend upon causality, the nature of h (IIR, FIR), and whether the convolution desired is linear or circular.
While causality is an inherent property of physical 1D signal processing systems, it is not always relevant in the 2D case as blurring typically occurs in all directions.
The limits also depend on the reference origin chosen, whether at the sample or at the center of the signal.