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Jansen-MIDAS: a multi-level photomicrograph segmentation software based on isotropic undecimated wavelets

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition 2016-05-26 v2

Abstract

Image segmentation, the process of separating the elements within an image, is frequently used for obtaining information from photomicrographs. However, segmentation methods should be used with reservations: incorrect segmentation can mislead when interpreting regions of interest (ROI), thus decreasing the success rate of additional procedures. Multi-Level Starlet Segmentation (MLSS) and Multi-Level Starlet Optimal Segmentation (MLSOS) were developed to address the photomicrograph segmentation deficiency on general tools. These methods gave rise to Jansen-MIDAS, an open-source software which a scientist can use to obtain a multi-level threshold segmentation of his/hers photomicrographs. This software is presented in two versions: a text-based version, for GNU Octave, and a graphical user interface (GUI) version, for MathWorks MATLAB. It can be used to process several types of images, becoming a reliable alternative to the scientist.

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@article{arxiv.1604.05921,
  title  = {Jansen-MIDAS: a multi-level photomicrograph segmentation software based on isotropic undecimated wavelets},
  author = {Alexandre Fioravante de Siqueira and Flávio Camargo Cabrera and Wagner Massayuki Nakasuga and Aylton Pagamisse and Aldo Eloizo Job},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1604.05921},
  year   = {2016}
}

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arXiv version: 25 pages, 10 figures

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