An improved joint optimization of multiple level set functions for the segmentation of overlapping cervical cells

In this paper, we present an improved algorithm for the segmentation of cytoplasm and nuclei from clumps of overlapping cervical cells. This problem is notoriously difficult because of the degree of overlap among cells, the poor contrast of cell cytoplasm and the presence of mucus, blood, and inflam...

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Veröffentlicht in:IEEE transactions on image processing : a publication of the IEEE Signal Processing Society. - 1992. - 24(2015), 4 vom: 18. Apr., Seite 1261-72
1. Verfasser: Zhi Lu (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Carneiro, Gustavo, Bradley, Andrew P
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2015
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:IEEE transactions on image processing : a publication of the IEEE Signal Processing Society
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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