In this paper active feature models are proposed. They utilize local texture features and a statistical shape model for the reliable localization of landmarks in images. They are related to active appearance models, b...
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(纸本)0769525210
In this paper active feature models are proposed. They utilize local texture features and a statistical shape model for the reliable localization of landmarks in images. They are related to active appearance models, but instead of modelling the entire texture of an object they represent image texture by means of local descriptors. The approach has advantages with complex image data like anatomical structures that exhibit high texture variation with limited relevance for the recognition of the object location. Experimental results and the comparison to AAMs on different data sets indicate that active feature models can improve search speed and result accuracy, considerably
We prove two small results on the reconstruction of binary matrices from their absorbed projections: (1) If the absorption constant is the positive root of x2 + x - 1 = 0, then every row is uniquely determined by its ...
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We prove two small results on the reconstruction of binary matrices from their absorbed projections: (1) If the absorption constant is the positive root of x2 + x - 1 = 0, then every row is uniquely determined by its left and right projections. (2) If the absorption constant is the root of x 4 - x3 - x2 - x + 1 - 0 with 0
Autonomous model building is a crucial trend in model based methods like AAMs. This paper introduces an approach that deals with non-linearities by detecting distinct sub-parts in the data. Sub-models each representin...
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(纸本)1901725294
Autonomous model building is a crucial trend in model based methods like AAMs. This paper introduces an approach that deals with non-linearities by detecting distinct sub-parts in the data. Sub-models each representing an individual sub-part are derived from a minimum description length criterion. Thereby the resulting clique of models is more compact and obtains a better generalization behavior than a single model. The proposed AAM clique generation deals with non-linearities in the data in a generic information theoretic manner reducing the necessity of user interaction during training.
This paper proposes a method for robustly matching active appearance models (AAMs) on images with gross disturbances (outliers). The method consists of two steps. First, an initial residual is calculated by comparing ...
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(数字)9783540264316
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(纸本)3540250522
This paper proposes a method for robustly matching active appearance models (AAMs) on images with gross disturbances (outliers). The method consists of two steps. First, an initial residual is calculated by comparing model and image appearance, and modes of the residual are analyzed. Second, all possible mode combinations are tested by evaluating an objective function. The objective function allows the selection of an outlier-free mode combination. Experiments demonstrate the ability of the robust matching method to successfully cope with outliers - compared to standard AAM matching, no degeneration of the model during matching occurs.
We present two approaches for automatically segmenting the spinal cord/canal from native CT images of the thorax region containing the spine. Different strategies are included to handle images where only part of the s...
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Modifying some knots of a B-spline or NURBS surface of order k×h to generate a family of B-spline or NURBS surface is presented. We show that the envelope of the family is a B-spline or NURBS surface defined by t...
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Modifying some knots of a B-spline or NURBS surface of order k×h to generate a family of B-spline or NURBS surface is presented. We show that the envelope of the family is a B-spline or NURBS surface defined by the same control points, and its order is (k-a)×(h-b), where a, b are the multiplicity of the modified knots. Moreover, any order partial derivatives of the B-spline surface and the family of B-spline surfaces differ only in a multiplier. The presented results can be served as a theoretical guidance for surface modeling and shape modifications in computer aided design today.
Noise is a common phenomenon in many real-world optimizations. It has long been argued that evolutionary algorithm (EA) should be relatively robust against it. As a novel computing model in evolutionary computations, ...
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Noise is a common phenomenon in many real-world optimizations. It has long been argued that evolutionary algorithm (EA) should be relatively robust against it. As a novel computing model in evolutionary computations, estimation of distribution algorithm (EDA) is also encountered with it. This paper initially presents three dynamic models of EDA under the additively noisy environment with three different selection methods (proportional selection method, truncation selection method and tournament selection method). We verify that when the population size is infinite, EDA can converge to the global optimal point. This concept establishes the theoretic foundation for optimization of noisy fitness functions with EDA
Active shape models are powerful and widely used tool to interpret complex image data. By building models of shape variation they enable search algorithms to use a priori knowledge in an efficient and gainful way. How...
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Active shape models are powerful and widely used tool to interpret complex image data. By building models of shape variation they enable search algorithms to use a priori knowledge in an efficient and gainful way. However, due to the linearity of PCA, non-linearities like rotations or independently moving sub-parts in the data can deteriorate the resulting model considerably. Although non-linear extensions of active shape models have been proposed and application specific solutions have been used, they still need a certain amount of user interaction during model building. In this paper the task of building/choosing optimal models is tackled in a more generic information theoretic fashion. In particular, we propose an algorithm based on the minimum description length principle to find an optimal subdivision of the data into sub-parts, each adequate for linear modeling. This results in an overall more compact model configuration. Which in turn leads to a better model in terms of modes of variations. The proposed method is evaluated on synthetic data, medical images and hand contours.
The basis function of n order trigonometric polynomial B-spline with shape parameter is constructed by an integral approach. The shape of the constructed curve can be adjusted by changing the shape parameter and it ha...
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The basis function of n order trigonometric polynomial B-spline with shape parameter is constructed by an integral approach. The shape of the constructed curve can be adjusted by changing the shape parameter and it has most of the properties of B-spline. The ellipse and circle can be accurately represented by this basis function.
The polymerization of paint changes the optical properties of a surface, such as scattering, absorption, and their phase angle dependence. Such changes can be recorded through relative albedo from a viewpoint of time ...
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