Title :
Robust level set image segmentation based on modified fuzzy clustering
Author :
Ganta, Raghotham Reddy ; Zaheeruddin, Syed ; Baddiri, Narsimha ; Rao, R. Rameshwar
Author_Institution :
Dept. of ECE, Kakatiya Inst. of Technol. & Sci., Warangal, India
Abstract :
Image segmentation by level set method greatly depends on appropriate initialization and optimal configuration of the contour controlling parameters. Here in this paper a novel, robust image segmentation based on fuzzy level set is been presented. Spatial fuzzy clustering is used for the initial segmentation and for considering controlling parameters of level set evolution. Level set algorithm is regularized with fuzzy clustering which facilitate in manipulations, leading to more robust image segmentation. The above process of segmentation showed a considerable improvement in the evolution of the level set function.
Keywords :
fuzzy set theory; image segmentation; medical image processing; contour controlling parameters; fuzzy level set; modified fuzzy clustering; optimal configuration; robust image segmentation; robust level set; spatial fuzzy clustering; Active contours; Biomedical imaging; Clustering algorithms; Force; Image segmentation; Level set; Signal processing algorithms; Biomedical imaging and Image Segmentation; Fuzzy clustering; Level sets;
Conference_Titel :
Multimedia, Signal Processing and Communication Technologies (IMPACT), 2011 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Aligarh
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1105-3
DOI :
10.1109/MSPCT.2011.6150466