Image segmentation using gradient vector diffusion and region merging

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Yu, ZY [1 ]
Bajaj, C [1 ]
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[1] Univ Texas, Dept Comp Sci, Austin, TX 78712 USA
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TP18 [人工智能理论];
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081104 ; 0812 ; 0835 ; 1405 ;
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Active Contour (or Snake) Model is recognized as one of the efficient tools for 2D/3D image segmentation. However traditional snake models prove to be limited in several aspects. The present paper describes a set of diffusion equations applied to image gradient vectors, yielding a vector field over the image domain. The obtained vector field provides the Snake Model an external force as well as an automatic way to generate the initial contours. Finally a region merging technique is employed to further improve the segmentation results.
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页码:941 / 944
页数:4
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