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Modified histogram-based segmentation and adaptive distance tracking of sperm cells image sequences
Fateme Mostajer Kheirkhah1, Hamid Reza Sadegh Mohammadi1, Abdolhossein Shahverdi2
1Iranian Research Institute for Electrical Engineering, ACECR, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|December 19, 2017
Summary
Accurate sperm cell detection and tracking are crucial for diagnosing male infertility. A new combined method improves sperm detection in microscopic videos, outperforming existing techniques.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Imaging Analysis
- Computer Vision
Background:
- Sperm cell segmentation and detection in microscopic images are challenging due to small size, rapid movement, and collisions.
- Histogram-based thresholding is a common, fast method for sperm detection, though results can be suboptimal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an improved method for sperm cell detection and tracking in microscopic video images.
- To enhance the accuracy and reliability of sperm analysis for male infertility diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- A novel combined method integrating non-linear pre-processing, histogram-based thresholding (Kittler algorithm), and adaptive distance-based tracking.
- Experimental validation comparing the proposed scheme against other competitive methods.
Main Results:
- The proposed combined method demonstrated superior performance in sperm cell detection and tracking compared to existing methods in most experimental cases.
- The integration of the Kittler algorithm within the proposed scheme significantly enhanced detection accuracy.
Conclusions:
- The developed method offers a more robust and accurate solution for automated sperm analysis in microscopic imaging.
- This advancement has the potential to improve the diagnostic capabilities for male infertility.
