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Improving the Reliability of Shape Comparison by Perturbation.

Y Jiang¹, E Edmiston, F Wang

¹Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.

Proceedings. IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging

|September 28, 2011

Summary

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This study introduces a novel scheme to improve the reliability of shape comparison in morphometrics. By perturbing registration processes and aggregating results, it enhances accuracy for shape difference analysis.

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Area of Science:

Morphometrics
Computational Geometry
Image Analysis

Background:

Shape comparison is crucial in morphometrics.
Registration methods are often unreliable, leading to inconsistent shape difference measurements.
Existing methods lack robustness in handling registration variability.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a generic scheme to enhance the reliability of shape comparison methods.
To reduce unreliability stemming from variations in registration processes.
To provide a robust framework applicable to various registration techniques.

Main Methods:

A novel scheme is proposed that perturbs registration processes using resampled shape groups.
Results from perturbed registrations are aggregated to produce a final, reliable outcome.
The scheme is simplified for pair-wise registration to optimize computational efficiency.

Main Results:

Experiments on synthetic and biomedical shapes demonstrate the scheme's effectiveness.
The proposed method significantly reduces unreliability in shape difference calculations.
The approach proves robust across different registration techniques.

Conclusions:

The developed scheme offers a significant improvement in the reliability of shape comparison.
This method provides a more consistent and accurate approach to morphometric analysis.
The generic nature of the scheme allows broad applicability in shape analysis research.