Title :
Towards more adequate colour histograms for in-body images
Author :
Sousa, A. ; Dinis-Ribeiro, M. ; Areia, M. ; Correia, M. ; Coimbra, M.
Author_Institution :
Instituto de Telecomunica??es, Faculdade de Ci?ncias da Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, 1021/1055, 4169 - 007, Portugal
Abstract :
Although there is a growing number of scientific papers describing classification of in-body images, most of it is based on traditional colour histograms. In this paper we explain why these might not be the most adequate visual features for in-body image classification. Based on a colour dynamic range maximization criterion, we propose a methodology for creating more adequate colour histograms, testing it on a vital-stained magnification endoscopy scenario.
Keywords :
Biomedical imaging; Computer vision; Endoscopes; Gastrointestinal tract; High definition video; Histograms; Intestines; Management training; Robustness; Telecommunications; Algorithms; Color; Endoscopy; Humans; Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2008. EMBS 2008. 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1814-5
Electronic_ISBN :
1557-170X
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2008.4649630