Modelling Active Contours using Neural Networks Isomorphic to Boundaries

Venkatesh, YV and Rishikesh, N (1997) Modelling Active Contours using Neural Networks Isomorphic to Boundaries. In: International Conference on Neural Networks,1997, 9-12 June, Houston,Texas, Vol.3, 1669 -1672.

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Abstract

We propose a new technique, based on self-organization, for localizing salient contours in an image, with applications to, for instance, object and character recognition, stereopsis and motion trucking. A neuronal network which is isomorphic to the template/initial contour is created. This network acts as an active contour, which, using self organization, undergoes deformation in an attempt to cling on to the nearest salient contour in the test image. The application areas of the model proposed are similar to ‘snake’ [2], but distinct from it both in the underlying mathematics and implementation. The new technique is illustrated with some examples.

Item Type:	Conference Paper
Publisher:	IEEE
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Keywords:	Active contours;Deformable templates;Deformation of Patterns;Isomorphism;Mapping of Patterns; Neural networks;Self-Organization;Snakes
Department/Centre:	Division of Electrical Sciences > Electrical Engineering
Date Deposited:	21 Apr 2006
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2010 04:25
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/6398

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