scholarly journals Variational level set image segmentation model coupled with kernel distance function

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 174830262093142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Badshah ◽  
Ali Ahmad ◽  
Fazli Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Image Segmentation ◽  
Euclidean Distance ◽  
Complex Structure ◽  
Intensity Inhomogeneity ◽  
Distance Metrics ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Severe Intensity ◽  
Kernel Distance ◽  
Variational Level Set ◽  
Better Than

One of the crucial challenges in the area of image segmentation is intensity inhomogeneity. For most of the region-based models, it is not easy to completely segment images having severe intensity inhomogeneity and complex structure, as they rely on intensity distributions. In this work, we proposed a firsthand hybrid model by blending kernel and Euclidean distance metrics. Experimental results on some real and synthetic images suggest that our proposed model is better than models of Chan and Vese, Wu and He, and Salah et al.

scholarly journals Convex Image Segmentation Model Based on Local and Global Intensity Fitting Energy and Split Bregman Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunyun Yang ◽  
Boying Wu
Keyword(s):  
Image Segmentation ◽  
Active Contour ◽  
Energy Functional ◽  
Split Bregman Method ◽  
Split Bregman ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Variational Level Set ◽  
Convex Image Segmentation ◽  
Level Set Formulation ◽  
Global Fitting

We propose a convex image segmentation model in a variational level set formulation. Both the local information and the global information are taken into consideration to get better segmentation results. We first propose a globally convex energy functional to combine the local and global intensity fitting terms. The proposed energy functional is then modified by adding an edge detector to force the active contour to the boundary more easily. We then apply the split Bregman method to minimize the proposed energy functional efficiently. By using a weight function that varies with location of the image, the proposed model can balance the weights between the local and global fitting terms dynamically. We have applied the proposed model to synthetic and real images with desirable results. Comparison with other models also demonstrates the accuracy and superiority of the proposed model.

scholarly journals A Variational Level Set Model Combined with FCMS for Image Clustering Segmentation

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liming Tang
Keyword(s):  
Image Segmentation ◽  
Level Set ◽  
Clustering Algorithm ◽  
Energy Functional ◽  
Image Clustering ◽  
Clustering Model ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Fuzzy C Means Clustering ◽  
Variational Level Set ◽  
Level Set Model

The fuzzy C means clustering algorithm with spatial constraint (FCMS) is effective for image segmentation. However, it lacks essential smoothing constraints to the cluster boundaries and enough robustness to the noise. Samson et al. proposed a variational level set model for image clustering segmentation, which can get the smooth cluster boundaries and closed cluster regions due to the use of level set scheme. However it is very sensitive to the noise since it is actually a hard C means clustering model. In this paper, based on Samson’s work, we propose a new variational level set model combined with FCMS for image clustering segmentation. Compared with FCMS clustering, the proposed model can get smooth cluster boundaries and closed cluster regions due to the use of level set scheme. In addition, a block-based energy is incorporated into the energy functional, which enables the proposed model to be more robust to the noise than FCMS clustering and Samson’s model. Some experiments on the synthetic and real images are performed to assess the performance of the proposed model. Compared with some classical image segmentation models, the proposed model has a better performance for the images contaminated by different noise levels.

scholarly journals A Partition-Based Active Contour Model Incorporating Local Information for Image Segmentation

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiao Shi ◽  
Jiaji Wu ◽  
Anand Paul ◽  
Licheng Jiao ◽  
Maoguo Gong
Keyword(s):  
Image Segmentation ◽  
Real World ◽  
Active Contour ◽  
Active Contour Model ◽  
Intensity Inhomogeneity ◽  
Curve Evolution ◽  
Evolution Theory ◽  
Piecewise Constant ◽  
Contour Model ◽  
Proposed Model

Active contour models are always designed on the assumption that images are approximated by regions with piecewise-constant intensities. This assumption, however, cannot be satisfied when describing intensity inhomogeneous images which frequently occur in real world images and induced considerable difficulties in image segmentation. A milder assumption that the image is statistically homogeneous within different local regions may better suit real world images. By taking local image information into consideration, an enhanced active contour model is proposed to overcome difficulties caused by intensity inhomogeneity. In addition, according to curve evolution theory, only the region near contour boundaries is supposed to be evolved in each iteration. We try to detect the regions near contour boundaries adaptively for satisfying the requirement of curve evolution theory. In the proposed method, pixels within a selected region near contour boundaries have the opportunity to be updated in each iteration, which enables the contour to be evolved gradually. Experimental results on synthetic and real world images demonstrate the advantages of the proposed model when dealing with intensity inhomogeneity images.

Region-Based Level Set Model for Image Segmentation

2012 ◽  
Vol 616-618 ◽  
pp. 2223-2228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Da Chuan Wei
Keyword(s):  
Image Segmentation ◽  
Level Set ◽  
Energy Functional ◽  
Intensity Inhomogeneity ◽  
Image Information ◽  
Penalty Term ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Global Image Information ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Local Image

To reduce the impact of intensity inhomogeneity to image segmentation, a region-based level set (RBLS) model was proposed in this study. Its energy functional consists of four terms: local term, area term, length term and penalty term. The proposed model utilizes both global image information and local image information, and by using the local image information, the image with intensity inhomogeneity can be efficiently segmented. In addition, the global implementation of our RBLS model is introduced. It can detect all of the targets in the image. The experimental results showed that the proposed model can segment the image with intensity inhomogeneity efficiently, which is better than that of CV model.

A Nighttime Vehicle License Character Segmentation Algorithm

2012 ◽  
Vol 532-533 ◽  
pp. 1583-1587
Author(s):  
Shang Bing Gao ◽  
Dong Jin
Keyword(s):  
Image Segmentation ◽  
Energy Functional ◽  
Character Segmentation ◽  
Uneven Distribution ◽  
Intensity Inhomogeneity ◽  
Image Information ◽  
Regularization Term ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Local Image ◽  
Local Term

Chan-Vese model often leads to poor segmentation results for images with intensity inhomogeneity. Aiming at the gray uneven distribution in the night vehicle images, a new local Chan–Vese (LCV) model is proposed for image segmentation. The energy functional for the proposed model consists of three terms, i.e., global term, local term and regularization term. By incorporating the local image information into the proposed model, the images with intensity inhomogeneity can be efficiently segmented. Finally, experiments on nighttime plate images have demonstrated that our model can segment the nighttime plate images efficently. Moreover, comparisons with recent popular local binary fitting (LBF) model also show that our LCV model can segment images with few iteration times.

IMAGE SEGMENTATION WITH GVF FLOW AND DIRECTIONAL INFORMATION

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (03) ◽  
pp. 1250024
Author(s):  
ZHONGHUA LUO ◽  
JITAO WU
Keyword(s):  
Image Segmentation ◽  
Active Contour ◽  
Active Contour Model ◽  
Intensity Inhomogeneity ◽  
Initial Curve ◽  
Directional Information ◽  
Contour Model ◽  
Model Combining ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Edge Location

Intensity inhomogeneity is a common phenomenon in real-world images and may cause many difficulties in image segmentation. To overcome these difficulties, we propose a new active contour model combining the GVF flow and the directional information about edge location. On one hand, we incorporate the GVF flow into the proposed model to segment the images with intensity inhomogeneity efficiently. On the other hand, we construct an alignment term with the directional information to achieve sub-pixel accuracy and relax the placement of the initial curve. Moreover, a regularization term is also included in our model to ensure accurate computation and avoid time-consuming re-initializations. Experimental results on several synthetic and real images show that the proposed model is effective.

scholarly journals Multigrid Nonlocal Gaussian Mixture Model for Segmentation of Brain Tissues in Magnetic Resonance Images

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Yunjie Chen ◽  
Tianming Zhan ◽  
Ji Zhang ◽  
Hongyuan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Gaussian Mixture Model ◽  
Mixture Model ◽  
Gaussian Mixture ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Images ◽  
Intensity Inhomogeneity ◽  
Mr Images ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Brain Mr Images ◽  
The Impact

We propose a novel segmentation method based on regional and nonlocal information to overcome the impact of image intensity inhomogeneities and noise in human brain magnetic resonance images. With the consideration of the spatial distribution of different tissues in brain images, our method does not need preestimation or precorrection procedures for intensity inhomogeneities and noise. A nonlocal information based Gaussian mixture model (NGMM) is proposed to reduce the effect of noise. To reduce the effect of intensity inhomogeneity, the multigrid nonlocal Gaussian mixture model (MNGMM) is proposed to segment brain MR images in each nonoverlapping multigrid generated by using a new multigrid generation method. Therefore the proposed model can simultaneously overcome the impact of noise and intensity inhomogeneity and automatically classify 2D and 3D MR data into tissues of white matter, gray matter, and cerebral spinal fluid. To maintain the statistical reliability and spatial continuity of the segmentation, a fusion strategy is adopted to integrate the clustering results from different grid. The experiments on synthetic and clinical brain MR images demonstrate the superior performance of the proposed model comparing with several state-of-the-art algorithms.

An Unequal-Sized Unidirectional Loop Layout Design Problem Considering Empty Vehicle Trip

2010 ◽  
Vol 37-38 ◽  
pp. 116-121
Author(s):  
Yu Lan Li ◽  
Bo Li ◽  
Su Jun Luo
Keyword(s):  
Material Handling ◽  
Design Principle ◽  
Facility Layout ◽  
Original Model ◽  
Layout Problem ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Loop Layout ◽  
Material Handling Costs ◽  
Loop Layout Problem ◽  
Better Than

In the facility layout decisions, the previous general design principle is to minimize material handling costs, and the objective of these old models only considers the costs of loaded trip, without regard to empty vehicle trip costs, which do not meet the actual demand. In this paper, the unequal-sized unidirectional loop layout problem is analyzed, and the model of facility layout is improved. The objective of the new model is to minimize the total loaded and empty vehicle trip costs. To solve this model, a heuristic algorithm based on partheno-genetic algorithms is designed. Finally, an unequal-sized unidirectional loop layout problem including 12 devices is simulated. Comparison shows that the result obtained using the proposed model is 20.4% better than that obtained using the original model.

An Improved Image Segmentation Active Contour Model

2014 ◽  
Vol 513-517 ◽  
pp. 3463-3467
Author(s):  
Li Fen Zhou ◽  
Chang Xu Cai
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equation ◽  
Partial Differential Equation ◽  
Image Segmentation ◽  
Active Contour ◽  
Active Contour Model ◽  
Local Region ◽  
Intensity Inhomogeneity ◽  
Contour Model ◽  
Global And Local ◽  
Region Information

The Chan-Vese (C-V) active contour model has low computational complexity, initialization and insensitive to noise advantagesand utilizes global region information of images, so it is difficult to handle images with intensity inhomogeneity. The Local binary fitting (LBF) model based on local region information has its certain advantages in mages segmentation of weak boundary or uneven greay.but , the segmentation results are very sensitive to the initial contours, In order to address this problem, this paper proposes a new active contour model with a partial differential equation, which integrates both global and local region information. Experimental results show that it has a distinctive advantage over C-V model for images with intensity inhomogeneity, and it is more efficient than LBF.

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