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Multiscale image segmentation using wavelet-domain hidden Markov models.

H Choi1, R G Baraniuk

  • 1Dept. of Electr. and Comput. Eng., Rice Univ., Houston, TX 77005-1892, USA. choi@ece.rice.edu

IEEE Transactions on Image Processing : a Publication of the IEEE Signal Processing Society
|February 8, 2008
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We developed HMTseg, a novel image texture segmentation algorithm using wavelets and hidden Markov trees (HMT). This method efficiently classifies textures across multiple scales and can segment compressed images directly.

Area of Science:

  • Computer Vision
  • Image Processing
  • Machine Learning

Background:

  • Texture segmentation is crucial for image analysis.
  • Existing methods struggle with complex image structures and compressed data.
  • Wavelet transforms and probabilistic models offer potential for improved segmentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce HMTseg, a new algorithm for image texture segmentation.
  • Leverage hidden Markov trees (HMT) and wavelet transforms for enhanced classification.
  • Enable direct segmentation of wavelet-compressed images.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized wavelet transform to decompose images into multi-scale coefficients.
  • Applied hidden Markov tree (HMT) model to capture statistical properties of wavelet coefficients.

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  • Fused multi-scale classifications using a Bayesian probabilistic graph for final segmentation.

    • Main Results:

    • HMTseg effectively distinguishes between different textures.
    • The algorithm performs texture classification across multiple scales.
    • Demonstrated successful segmentation of synthetic, aerial, and document images.
    • Achieved direct segmentation of wavelet-compressed images without decompression.

    Conclusions:

    • HMTseg offers a robust and efficient solution for image texture segmentation.
    • The HMT model is well-suited for analyzing image singularities and textures.
    • The algorithm's ability to process compressed images presents significant advantages.