Method and system for segmenting image data

Details Method and system for segmenting image data Method and system for segmenting image data

2005-09-06

2009-11-24

Couso, Jose L (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Image segmentation

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07623709

ABSTRACT:
Methods and system for segmenting image data are provided. The method includes fitting a topological atlas to acquired image data and generating spatially varying priors based on the fitted topological atlas. The method further includes segmenting the acquired image data based on the spatially varying priors.

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