Image analysis – Image segmentation
Patent
1997-02-10
1999-09-28
Boudreau, Leo H.
Image analysis
Image segmentation
382158, 382239, 382282, 348 15, G06K 934
Patent
active
059601116
ABSTRACT:
To segment moving foreground from background, where the moving foreground is of most interest to the viewer, this method uses three detection algorithms as the input to a neural network. The multiple cues used are focus, intensity, and motion. The neural network consists of a two-layered neural network. Focus and motion measurements are taken from high frequency data, edges; whereas, intensity measurements are taken from low frequency data, object interiors. Combined, these measurements are used to segment a complete object. Results indicate that moving foreground can be segmented from stationary foreground and moving or stationary background. The neural network segments the entire object, both interior and exterior, in this integrated approach. Results also demonstrate that combining cues allows flexibility in both type and complexity of scenes. Integration of cues improves accuracy in segmenting complex scenes containing both moving foreground and background. Good segmentation yields bit rate savings when coding the object of interest, also called the video object in MPEG4. This method combines simple measurements to increase segmentation robustness.
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Chen Tsuhan
Swain Cassandra Turner
AT&T Corp
Boudreau Leo H.
Werner Brian P.
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