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Weiqin Chen^1,2, Changjiang Liu³, Anup Basu⁴

¹Artificial Intelligence Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Automation and Information Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong, China.

|June 7, 2021

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This study introduces an improved active contour model for image segmentation. It combines local and global image data for faster, more accurate results, reducing dependence on initial contour placement.

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Area of Science:

Computer Vision
Image Processing
Medical Imaging

Background:

Active contour models are effective for image segmentation, especially with varying intensities.
Traditional models often rely heavily on initial contour placement and can get stuck in local minima.
Inhomogeneous image intensity poses challenges for accurate segmentation.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an advanced active contour model for robust image segmentation.
To overcome the limitations of local minima and initial contour dependency in existing models.
To enhance segmentation accuracy and speed using both local and global image information.

Main Methods:

Utilized bilateral filters to extract local image information and enhance edge details.
Pre-calculated local fitting centers to accelerate the contour evolution process.
Incorporated a simplified C-V model for global information to guide contour evolution.
Developed a novel active contour model integrating local and global image data.

Main Results:

The proposed model demonstrated insensitivity to the initial contour position.
Achieved significant improvements in segmentation precision compared to traditional methods.
Showcased enhanced speed in image segmentation due to pre-calculated centers.
Effectively segmented images with inhomogeneous intensity.

Conclusions:

The new active contour model offers a reliable solution for image segmentation tasks.
It provides a balance between accuracy, speed, and robustness to initial conditions.
The integration of local and global information is key to its improved performance.